Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

Libertyville Engine 461 was the first on-scene to the garage fire and setup in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

During the late night storm on Sunday, Libertyville firefighters responded to a garage fire at 108 First Street around 11PM. Engines 461 & 463 arrived almost simultaneously since Engine 463 was already on the road. They found a well-involved detached garage with two vehicles inside. Countryside and Mundelein responded on the working fire along with several change companies to cover Libertyville stations. The fire was contained to the garage although the house plus one neighbor’s house sustained heat damage. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

Libertyville Engine 463 took the alley behind the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

Libertyville Quint 462 was setup on Route 176 adjacent to the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene well after the fire had been extinguished and submitted several images of the apparatus on-scene and the garage.

Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

Firefighters wash down the remaining hot spots as they monitor the smoldering garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

The front of the garage shows the damage and indicates the volume of fire that companies encountered on arrival. Larry Shapiro photo

Libertyville garage fire First Street 5-22-11

The rear of the garage is intact showing that firefighters made a quick stop on the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with additional images can be seen HERE.