May 18th 2024.
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon at The Clove construction site in Buffalo Grove, a suburban area in the northwest. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the blaze, which began in a large garbage trailer around 2:30 p.m. According to a statement released by the village, firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and confirmed that the fire had fully engulfed an open top semi-truck dumpster.
The construction site, located in the 200 block of McHenry Road, is a part of a massive $150 million redevelopment project known as The Clove. The project aims to revitalize the area by including 297 luxury residences, retail and dining establishments, and park space. The fire was directly affecting the seven-story residential building being built on the site, but thanks to the swift actions of the fire department, it did not spread further.
Authorities have reported that no injuries were sustained during the incident, and all workers on the site were safely evacuated. The Clove is situated on the land where the Buffalo Grove Town Center retail strip once stood. After years of struggling with vacancies, the site was purchased by Kensington Development Partners in 2020, with the goal of creating a modern central entertainment and residential district.
The Town Center was partially demolished in August of 2022 to make way for the new mixed-use redevelopment project. At present, several restaurants are already open at the location, and plans for a 297-unit luxury residential building and green space are also in the works. Despite the fire, the village officials have stated that the construction project is still on schedule.
In an interview with Pioneer Press in late 2023, Buffalo Grove officials revealed that the project was progressing well, with a grocery store set to open this summer. The apartment building was also expected to be completed by the end of 2026. However, it is uncertain at this time if the fire will have any impact on the construction timeline. Village Manager Dane Bragg has previously referred to The Clove as the largest redevelopment project in the history of Buffalo Grove.
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