1 dead after fiery crash in Chicago’s northwest suburbs

The Brief

  • A car crashed into a tree in northwest suburban McHenry County and burst into flames on Monday afternoon.
  • Fire crews needed extra help to put the fire out and used biodegradable foam to suppress the flames.
  • One person was found dead inside the car, but has not been identified.

MCHENRY CO., Ill. One person died as a result of a fiery crash in northwest suburban McHenry County on Monday afternoon.

The crash happened in the 8200 block of Mason Hill Road near Woodstock, according to a news release from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District.

Crews respond to crash

What we know:

Fire crews were dispatched to the scene a little before 5 p.m. for a reported car fire.

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