Gas Fire Closes Schaumburg Meineke Recreation Center, Pool

A fire broke out Monday morning at the Meineke Recreation Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, after a construction crew accidentally hit a gas line. The fire was contained to the construction site near the outdoor pool, and no injuries were reported. The recreation center and pool were evacuated and remained closed as investigations continued, with officials urging the public to stay away from the area. NICOR Gas responded to shut off the gas, and Weathersfield Way was closed for several hours during emergency response efforts. Village officials have not yet announced when the pool and center will reopen but promised updates via their Facebook page. The incident caused significant disruption but was managed without harm to residents or responders.