| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 9, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 9, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/off-duty-suburban-firefighter-hailed-as-hero-after-using-garden-hose-to-fight-blaze/3933902/ |
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An off-duty suburban Crystal Lake firefighter sprang into action as he drove
home from work Saturday, using a garden hose to keep a fire at bay.
According to Crystal Lake officials, the off-duty firefighter was headed home
just before 9 a.m. Saturday when he saw a pergola that had caught fire behin...