Archive for January 24th, 2013

Algonquin MVA 1-23-13

This from Scott Peterson:

Came upon this accident a few minutes after it happened yesterday. This happened on Randall Rd in front of the  Biaggi’s Resturant.

Very little info on the accident, but it appears the driver was going northbound, crossed over into the southbound lanes approx 2 blocks before the crash, hit a lightpole, a tree, then into the large resturant sign. Driver was trapped, extrication took about 20mins. Flight-for-life was requested but unavaiable do to the weather conditions.
Algonquin had Eng 142,141, Amb 142 & 141, Shift Command 130.
Nice job by the crews!
firefighters extricate drive from car

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firefighters extricate drive from car

Scott Peterson photo

firefighters extricate drive from car

Scott Peterson photo

firefighters extricate drive from car

Scott Peterson photo

firefighters extricate drive from car

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firefighters extricate drive from car

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firefighters extricate drive from car

Scott Peterson photo

firefighters extricate drive from car

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials (pt9)

It’s the fire that just keeps on giving … photo ops that is.

Here are some images from Dennis McGuire, Jr. from today (Thursday).

 

Chicago fire units at the scene of a massive sarehouse fire

Tower Ladder 5 with a spare, Engine 104 and 6-7-6. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

ice covered ruins of building fire

Tower 5’s basket seen through the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago Tower Ladder at fire sene

Tower Ladder 5 using a spare piece. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

ruins of a massive warehouse fire

The scene from the Sector 2/3 corner. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire engine pumping at scene

Engine 39 supplying 6-7-1. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

CFD Turret Wagon Deluge Wagon

Turret Wagon 6-7-6 at the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

CFD Turret Wagon Deluge Wagon

Turret Wagon 6-7-6 at the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

CFD Turret Wagon Deluge Wagon

Turret Wagon 6-7-1 at the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

CFD Turret Wagon Deluge Wagon

Turret Wagon 6-7-1 at the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

CFD Turret Wagon Deluge Wagon

Turret Wagon 6-7-1 at the ruins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt8)

More images from the 5-11 and subsequent days of follow-up

These from Josh Boyajian:

 

firefighters battle huge warehouse fire

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle huge warehouse fire

Josh Boyajian photo

building encased in ice after huge fire Snorkel at work

Josh Boyajian photo

building encased in ice after huge fire Snorkel at work

Josh Boyajian photo

 

Josh has more photos

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt7)

More images from the massive fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.

A large gallery of images by Larry Shapiro is HERE.

Steve Redick video, with images to follow:

massive warehouse fire in Chicago

The building at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue fully involved with flames through the roof. The header was visible for miles and flames in the sky were visible from the Dan Ryan Expressway near Roosevelt Avenue. Steve Redick photo

fire engine fighting huge fire

A firefighter on Engine 49 uses the deck gun from Ashland Avenue. Steve Redick photo

 

Click here to see more Steve Redick fire photos.

Another video of the 5-11, this one from Dave Weaver, radioman911.com

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt6)

This from Tim Olk who is back at the scene of Tuesday’s 5-11 + 2 Specials … now a Still & Box Alarm.

The CFD has resurrected 6-7-1, the large turret wagon which has been off of the roster … and assigned it to the fire

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at the scene of Tuesday’s fire. Tim Olk photo

From CFD Media:

This is deluge unit 6 7 1. Rarely used vintage unit. Decades old but still in service. pic.twitter.com/wWvrw6rF

CFD turret wagon

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1. CFD Media photo

CFD Turret Wagon

6-7-1 from the rear. CFD Media photo

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This is deluge unit 6 7 1. Rarely used vintage unit. Decades old but still in service. pic.twitter.com/wWvrw6rF

 

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Wauconda 2nd Alarm house fire 1-23-13

Wauconda firefighters responded to a reported garage fire this afternoon at 26703 N. Main Street in an unincorporated area of their district. Upon arrival, units found a two-story house with heavy fire in the attached garage threatening the living space. The alarm was immediately upgraded to a 2nd Alarm bringing additional companies to the scene. Though the house has smoke damage throughout, only a small area along the garage wall was reportedly damaged by fire. Firefighters advanced two lines into the house to stop the fire from spreading. The fire was out within a half hour of the original alarm.

Mutual aid companies included Long Grove, Countryside, Fox Lake, Round Lake, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Barrington, Nunda, Lake Zurich, Cary, and Mundelein.

Larry Shapiro went to the scene and arrived as the fire was extinguished. Nevertheless, he submitted a few images of the scene and the units that responded.

 

attached garage fire in Wauconda IL

The garage sustained extensive damage and a partial collapse of the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

garage fire damages house

The fire was stopped just as it began to impinge on the house. Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters overhaul garage after fire

Firefighters remove debris from the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters with a hose line

Firefighters wet down smoldering pockets in the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

burned out car in garage

The charred remains of a car in the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters rolling hose

Firefighters break down the attack lines and roll hose. Larry Shapiro photo

Wauconda Fire Department tower ladder

The Wauconda tower ladder is positioned in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

fire tanker nursing an engine

Wauconda’s tanker is setup to nurse the engine in front of the house at 26703 N. Main Street. Larry Shapiro photo

Click here for a gallery with more fire scene photos by Larry Shapiro.

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