Buffalo Grove received a call about a house fire this morning as firefighters were preparing to change shifts. When they arrived at 971 Belmar Lane, they had heavy smoke pushing out of the attached garage. Long Grove, Palatine, Arlington Heights and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods responded to assist Buffalo Grove. The fire was held to the garage.

Buffalo Grove house fire 971 Belmar Lane 12-21-10

Upon arrival, firefighters had heavy smoke in an attached garage at 971 Belmar Lane. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire 971 Belmar Lane 12-21-10 Ferrara

Buffalo Grove Engine 26, a 2010 Ferrara, was the first-due engine and took a hydrant across the street from the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire 971 Belmar Lane 12-21-10 KME quint

Buffalo Grove Quint 27 was in the 'A' Sector and was ready to deploy an aerial master stream in the event that the fire spread. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire 971 Belmar Lane 12-21-10

Fire originated and was contained within the two-car attached garage at 971 Belmar Lane in Buffalo Grove, Larry Shapiro photo

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