Arlington Heights Fire Department units responded to a reported fire in a house at 901 W. Lynwood Avenue last night and found a fire involving the furniture. Heavy smoke on arrival prompted an upgrade to the Code 4 working fire which brought Palatine and Buffalo Grove units to the scene. The fire was contained quickly, and the Daily Herald reports HERE that the house was deemed uninhabitable due to the smoke damage.
The occupants of this house were not home at the time of the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
An Arlington Heights fire has forced residents from their home and caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, according to fire officials.
Firefighters responded to the 900 block of West Lynnwood Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and found smoke billowing from a ranch house, said Arlington Heights fire Cmdr. Tom Zerfass.
Arlington Heights Engine 2 was the first engine on the scene at 901 W/ Lynnwood Avenue. They encountered a house that was heavily charged with smoke upon arrival. Larry Shapiro photo
Charred sofas were brought out of the house after the fire was quickly extinguished. Larry Shapiro photo
Fire officials said the blaze caused heavy fire damage to a living room, but the structure itself was not badly damaged.
Arlington Heights responded with a tower ladder, two engines, two ambulances, both squad units, and the battalion chief. Larry Shapiro photo
A small gallery with images can be found HERE.
