Man facing arson charges for fire that injured 2 outside Lincoln Park Zoo's Cafe Brauer: CPD

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Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:21PM
Man facing arson charges for Lincoln Park Zoo fire: CPD
Stephen Habel, of Schiller Park, IL, is facing arson charges for a Lincoln Park Zoo fire that broke out outside Cafe Brauer, Chicago police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Schiller Park man is facing arson charges in connection with a Lincoln Park Zoo fire that broke out last month.

Stephen Habel, 46, is facing felony counts of aggravated arson and arson for the Nov. 22 fire.

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The fire broke out in a shed outside the zoo's historic event space, Cafe Brauer.

The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene around 4 a.m., and firefighters said a propane tank had been opened.

A Chicago firefighter and one other person had minor injuries.

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