This is why everyone should be vigilant about fires on the Square. Prophetstown, Ill. is about 100 miles southwest of Woodstock. If you are like I am, you have never heard of it.
Look what fire did to the downtown area.
Woodstock has had its history of fires on the Square. Each and every person should be alert to causes of fires and act to prevent them. As I have driven past some of the wooden landings and stairs of some of the old buildings, I have wondered whether any apartment dwellers barbecue in charcoal or gas grills outside their doors.
Hopefully, the City inspectors and the Fire Rescue personnel keep a sharp eye out. But so should residents and passersby.
If you see a dangerous condition, report it. Call the City or the Fire Department or even the Police Department.
City Hall 815.338.4300
Fire 815.338.2621
Police 815.338.2131
Emergency 9-1-1
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Two juveniles, visiting their father from out-of-town, have been arrested in connection with this fire.
Was the father from out-of-town, or the juveniles? Hm?
Half-brothers, 16 and 12, visiting from out-of-town. Not sure about whom they were visiting. Newspaper says "family". May have set other fires earlier.
http://www.kwqc.com/story/22840136/major-fire-in-downtown-prophetstown
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