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Highland Park fire chief reports six house fires, flags vacant property with repeated blazes
Summary
At a Highland Park meeting, the fire chief reported six house fires and 71 total runs in the recent reporting period, highlighted repeated fires at a vacant house at Stevens and John, and said the department participated in community events; commissioners requested monthly run data for comparison to 2024.
Fire Chief (name not provided) told Highland Park commissioners at their meeting that the fire department logged six house fires and 71 total runs in the most recent reporting period and described several notable incidents, including a catastrophic fire at a two‑family building at 759 Pilgrim that was vacant and under renovation.
The report matters because repeated fires at vacant, unsecured properties can pose ongoing risks to neighbors and require coordination between code enforcement, property owners and emergency…
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