The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District responded to a fire Monday night on Springhill Drive. The Daily Herald reports that:
No one was injured in a large fire that spread from an attached garage in Algonquin to the rest of the house, causing extensive damage Monday night.
Firefighters responded to the two-story house on the 1100 block of Spring Hill Drive at about 8:50 p.m. and remained on the scene as of 10 p.m. battling stubborn flames shooting through the roof.
The full article is HERE.
Tyler Tobolt submitted some shots from the scene.
According to the Algonquin Patch:
When crews arrived at 9:01 p.m., they found the entire two-story home was on fire, according to a news release from the Algonquin-LITH Fire Department.
The Incident Commander immediately upgraded the alarm to the 2nd level and crews initiated an aggressive exterior attack. The fire was declared out at 9:57 p.m. Crews remained on the scene until after midnight investigating the fire and securing the home.
Aftermath showing the extent of the fire damage. Scott Peterson photo
A view from the front does not do justice to the devastation. Scott Peterson photo
#1 by Tyler T. on February 23, 2012 - 2:55 PM
Nick, Im getting a New Camera soon- and i will Thx
#2 by Nick N on February 22, 2012 - 10:55 AM
Why did they even bother to board this up? It looks like a complete loss.
Also, Tyler, you may want to consider getting a tripod. It would help with night shots and videos.
#3 by Tim Olk on February 21, 2012 - 5:19 PM
That’s No Excuse
#4 by Tyler T. on February 21, 2012 - 4:09 PM
Sorry for all the Pics that where kinda bad- My finger was numb & It was cold