Illinois fire marshal News

Illinois Fire Marshal Gets New Arson Dog

A droplet of accelerant no bigger than the tip of an ink pen can’t get by Gemma. Gemma is a new employee of Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, introduced to media Wednesday in front of a burned home in Marion. …

Pretty But Dangerous Lanterns Banned in Illinois

What goes up must come down – and if it’s a floating lantern, it poses a serious danger. That’s why the Illinois fire marshal’s office has issued an official notice banning sky lanterns in the state. The pretty but hazardous …