The Berwyn Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning at 1310 East Avenue. Heavy fire consumed much of the roof on the two-story home.
Tim Olk was at the scene after the fire was knocked down and submitted several images of Berwyn companies at work.
Berwyn firefighters from Quint 904 hit hot spots from the upper floor of the house at 1310 East Avenue after the fire was knocked down.. Tim Olk photo
A firefighter on the tip of Quint 904's ladder directs his stream into the upper window to make sure that the fire is contained. Tim Olk photo
Fire flares up in the second floor after the main body of fire has been extinguished. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters climb into the building from the ladder to route out any remaining hot spots. Tim Olk photo
In order to reach further into the rubble of the roof, a firefighter works to clear away some of the debris. Tim Olk photo
#1 by Kathy on November 18, 2011 - 7:27 AM
Great pictures! Thank god for firefighters, I know I couldn’t do what they do! Police and firefighters are the first on the scene and don’t get the recognition that they truely deserve.