Stephen Wilcox submitted several images from a house fire last month at 1N180 Cypress Lane. He had the following comments:

This general alarm fire with a special was a two story frame. On arrival, The entire rear was on fire. The (Wheaton) truck went to the roof, while Winfield companies were in the front. Just like the book says.  I was a mile and half away when companies began arriving. I looked in that direction and saw a great header. By the time I arrived, there was no fire or header. Photos show the damage on the rear, exterior and interior. Great firefighting! 

Stephen

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

Firefighters perform overhaul. Stephen Wilcox photo

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

The rear of the house sustained significant damage to the exterior. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

Another shot showing firefighters overhauling the exterior. Stephen Wilcox photo

A Daily Herald article had this to say:

A Winfield family escaped unharmed Friday morning when fire struck their two-story house in an unincorporated area near Winfield and left the building uninhabitable. Firefighters said the blaze began just after 9 a.m. at the house on Cypress Lane. The first fire crews were on the scene in about two minutes, Winfield Chief Phil Dimenza said.

 

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

The living room was gutted. Stephen Wilcox photo

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

The kitchen encountered the heaviest fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Winfield Fire Protection District house fire 6-17-11 Cypress Lane

Firefighters from Winfield wash down hot spots inside the house. Stephen Wilcox photo

The complete Daily Herald article is HERE.