The persistent barking of a Palatine family's dog early Monday woke up the occupants of a burning home and allowed them to escape – along with the dog – to safety.
"Three residents… were at home at the time of the fire. They were awakened by their dog barking, which alerted them to the fire," according to a release by the northwest suburb's fire department.
Palatine fire fighters were called to the two-story home in the 700 block of West Evergreen Court about 3 a.m. Monday after receiving a report of the fire.
Fire fighters hacked apart sections of drywall on the first and second floor of the home to extinguish flames, which originated in a garage, but spread to the first floor of the house, the release states.
While the home sustained fire, smoke and water damage, the blaze was "under control" by about 3:30 a.m., according to the release.
The family of three stayed with relatives in the area because their home was declared uninhabitable by firefighters who continue to search for a cause of the blaze, the release states.
No one was hurt in the fire, which drew 22 firefighters, a ladder truck and four fire engines from the Rolling Meadows Fire Department the Palatine Rural Fire District and an ambulance from the Long Grove Fire Protection District.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
