Yesterday evening, Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District's area was slammed by a Severe Thunderstorm with High Winds. During this time, from 5:47 pm until 7:45 pm the Fire District responded to 10 calls. We responded to Vehicle accidents, Wires Down, Burning Wires in Trees and along the roadway, and a Transformer Explosion. Along with this there were many Trees that were down blocking the roadways. Many of our residents were also without power.
Responding for Pingree: Engines 1216 & 1212, Medics 1251 & 1254 And Chiefs 1201 & 1202.
Assisting Pingree was: Elgin Engine 3, Kane County Office of Emergency Management, Pingree Grove Police and the Kane County Sheriff. |