Crime & Safety
McHenry Tanning Salon Closed Following Fire
No one was injured in the fire at the EZ Tan in McHenry.
MCHENRY, IL – An investigation is underway after a tanning salon in McHenry started on fire Thursday night. Fire crews were called to the EZ Tan, at 4507 W. Elm Street, at 9:11 p.m., according to a news release from the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. Firefighters saw smoke showing from the roof and soffits of the structure, forced their way into the building and launched a rapid and aggressive fire attack.
The fire was located and extinguished with 5 minutes of arrival. Crews searched the entire structure and
did not find anyone inside. The business typically closes at 8 p.m., according to the EZ Tan's Facebook page.
The building is uninhabitable and there is no damage estimate immediately available, fire officials said.
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In a Facebook post, the McHenry EZ Tan reported it would be closed for several days.
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The fire is being investigated by the McHenry Township Fire Protection District and the McHenry Police Department.
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