Wheeling responded to an automatic alarm Sunday evening and found smoke emanating from the industrial facility at 301 W. Hintz Road. The source was a machine in the rear of the building. Wheeling was assisted by Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove and Glenview. The fire was extinguished in short order with a hand line and the sprinkler system.
Wheeling Tower 42 accesses the roof of the building to check for extension and assist with ventilation as smoke escapes from the overhead door. Larry Shapiro photo
Wheeling Engine 24, a Spartan/Crimson, was due on the Code 4 upgrade. They lead out to a hydrant and supplied the sprinkler system. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of Engine 24 at the sprinkler connection. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 42, running as Engine 23, was the still engine located half a block away from the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove Tower 25 was due on the Code 4 and setup in the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo
Prospect Heights Engine 39, built by Alexis on an American LaFrance Eagle chassis was due automatic aid on the initial alarm. Larry Shapiro photo
Large fans were used at the receiving dock to pull smoke out of the factory. Larry Shapiro photo
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