12:07 PM (SUN JAN 18 2026) ... McHenry Township Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a commercial building fire at 1309 Riverside Drive McHenry. Report of an extra-alarm fire at Riverside Bake Shop. Reese's Barkery and Pawtique in same 80' x 55' building.
BC12 on arrival reports a single-story commercial building with smoke showing from the roof.
Police shutting down Riverside Drive ASAP.
Working Fire response requested at 12:11 PM.
MABAS Division 5 Box Alarm on Box #5-1240 North activated by 12:28 PM.
MABAS Division 5 Box Alarm 2nd Level on Box #5-1240 North activated by 12:47 PM.
MABAS Division 5 Box Alarm for fire investigators on Box #5-1220 North activated by 1:29 PM.
MABAS Division 5 Box Alarm 2nd Level on Box #5-1240 North activated by 1:37 PM.
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MABAS Division 5 Interdivisional Box Alarm from Division 2 with five engines (11 were available) and five engines from Division 4 on Box #5-1240 North activated by 1:54 PM.
Fire investigation vehicle from Division 4 also requested at 2:16 PM.
Everyone in staging released at 3:02 PM; holding the Change of Quarters companies.
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14:54 Air Temp 15.1 °F Wind SW 09 MPH Light Snow
13:54 Air Temp 14.0°F Wind SW 09 MPH Overcast
12:54 Air Temp 12.9°F Wind SW 13 MPH Overcast
11:54 Air Temp 10.9°·F Wind SW 09 MPH Light Snow
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