From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District:
Structural Collapse Last Night
On April 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported residential structural collapse in the 4200 block of W. South St. in McHenry.
Crews arrived within four minutes and found a collapsed foundation in the rear of a single-family dwelling.
A family of five, including two young children, safely escaped the home as crews arrived on the scene.
Crews searched the unaffected areas of the house to confirm that there were no other occupants or pets.
Nicor, Com Ed, and the City of McHenry Building Department were requested to the scene to isolate utilities and prevent additional damage to the structure.
Firefighters secured the homeowner’s fence to prevent entry into the collapse area, and the home remains uninhabitable and unstable.
The severe weather and significant rainfall appear to be contributing factors to the structural failure.
The MTFPD requested the American Red Cross to the scene to provide the family with temporary shelter and access to necessities.
The Building Department will continue its damage investigation once the storms have cleared the area.
