Jim Skrabel took in a fire this morning in Joliet at 1701 Sierra Highland Court. His description of the event:
A two-story house with heavy fire on the side which damaged the house next door. Engine 9, the first due engine, made a good hit and knocked it down by the time I got there. Two 1 3/4″ lines were stretched off of Engine 9. Truck 9 had the jacks set if they needed the stick to the roof. Units on-scene included Engines 9,8,10, Truck 9, B/C 2, and ambulances 8,9,10.
Firefighters use a hand line to hit the remaining fire near the soffit after a quick knock-down of an exterior fire. Jim Skrabel photo
The neighbor's house incurred damage to the siding from the intense heat of the fire. Jim Skrabel photo
Joliet Truck 9 was ready to deploy their main if the fire spread beyond the initial area of involvement. Jim Skrabel photo
Damage to the neighbor's house is visible in this image. Jim Skrabel photo
