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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


EFD responds to structure fire on Custer Avenue

November 6, 2017

Evanston firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Custer Avenue on Sunday evening. When companies pulled up to the apartment building at about 10 p.m., they discovered heavy smoke...

A house in the 1900 block of Colfax Street. Evanston firefighters responded to the house fire Sunday evening and extinguished it within 20 minutes of the initial call.

EFD responds to house fire on Colfax Street

October 22, 2017

Evanston firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of Colfax Street on Sunday evening. When companies pulled up to the street at 5:27 p.m., they discovered the fire on the back side of...

Fire chief Brian Scott speaks at a Tuesday community outreach meeting. The Evanston Fire Department is considering implementing a mobile healthcare program and using drones in future operations.

EFD considers implementation of mobile integrated healthcare, drones

October 17, 2017

The Evanston Fire Department announced at a Tuesday meeting that it is considering the implementation of mobile healthcare as part of its community outreach program. In its first ever community meeting,...

The Syrian refugee family’s old house, located in the 1700 block of Lyons Street. The family finalized their housing after weeks of living without a permanent home following an accidental fire.

Refugee family finds new home after fire destroys residence

September 21, 2017

A Syrian refugee family that settled in Evanston last year and lost its house in a fire this August has finally found a new place to settle down with the help of nonprofits and the local community. RefugeeOne...

The Evanston Fire Department. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union concluded new contract negotiations this past Tuesday.

Fire department investigates Tuesday morning house fire

September 19, 2017

The Evanston Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire early Tuesday morning that sent one local firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion. At 12:27 a.m., Engine 23 was on its...

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