Winnetka Box Alarm 11-15-12 (updated)

The Winnetka Fire Department responded to a home in the 800 block of Bryant Avenue before 4AM and found a basement fire in a house that was being renovated. The fire burned through the first floor in several areas and traveled through the walls to the second floor. The Code 3 alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 and then to a Box Alarm at 4:30.

Tim Olk was at the scene early and submitted several images. Larry Shapiro arrived much later and submitted several images as well.

Companies on the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, and Evanston. Ambulances were from Winnetka and Wilmette. Trucks responded from Winnetka, Northfield, Highwood, Glenview, and Skokie. Morton Grove Squad 4 was at the scene along with chief officers from Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, Northfield, and Glenview.

house fire in Winnetka at 827 Bryant Avenue 11-15-12

Fire from the basement is visible through the kitchen window as firefighters use a hand line through the window well. Tim Olk photo

The first floor is charged with smoke after firefighters are withdrawn from the interior attack. Tim Olk photo

Winnetka firefighters use a hand line from the backyard into the kitchen area of the house. Tm Olk photo

Northfield Truck 29 and Glenview Truck 14 had their aerials set in the event that the fire spread. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenview Truck 14 backed into the driveway to be able to get the ladder tip through the trees and over the top of the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

The large home had been undergoing renovation which was near completion. Larry Shapiro photo

A door has been placed over a section of the first floor that was burned through from the fire in the basement. Larry Shapiro photo

Heavy damage was evident in the kitchen area directly above the area of origin. Much of the floor has burned through. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images is HERE and also HERE.

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#1 by nate on July 1, 2013 - 3:00 PM

Antioch got their old one what did winnetka get

#2 by Austin on July 1, 2013 - 2:25 PM

Don’t know where else to put this, but Winnetka has a new Ambulance 28. I got two pictures of it (not very good) but if admin wants them, contact me at my email!

Thanks.