Karl Klotz took in a house fire in Markham on Wednesday and submitted images with the following description:

01-25-2012
Markham: 3216 W. 162nd Street
Companies arrived to find smoke showing from a single family house.  2 lines were used and companies did extensive overhaul.
Departments on-scene were Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, Oak Forest, Midlothian & Harvey.
House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Markham crew leading out the first line into the building. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Hazel Crest Truck Co. 1220 going to the roof. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Smoke is visible from the west side of the fire building. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Hazel Crest Firefighter Shields venting the roof. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

After cutting a hole in the roof, the interior ceiling is cleared. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Oak Forest crew chasing down hot spots from the rear of the building. Karl Klotz photo

House fire in Markham 1-25-12 on 162nd Street

Hazel Crest LT. Sears makes an inspection hole checking for fire. Karl Klotz photo

Karl has a large gallery of images HERE.