| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 1, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 1, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/01/firefighter-wildfire-arson-green-river/ |
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A young volunteer firefighter was arrested Friday in connection with a wildfire
that destroyed around 700 acres of a 2,600-acre nature preserve in northwest
Illinois. He has been charged with one count of arson.
On Friday morning, the Lee County sheriff’s office was notified of a large fire
in the ...