Box Alarm fire in Winnetka, 2-26-14

This from Larry Shapiro:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

Winnetka Truck 28 at work as fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

A Winnetka firefighter at the turntable operating the master stream from Truck 28. Larry Shapiro photo

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Smeal fire truck working at night fire scene

Another view from the driveway as Truck 28’s master stream works. Larry Shapiro photo

two aerial ladder trucks at night fire scene with master streams

Northfield Truck 29 and Winnetka Truck 28 working from the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Heavy smoke blankets the scene and Northfield Truck 29 in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

fireman pulls hose through snow at night house fire

A firefighter pulls hose from Tower Road to the rear of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

A firefighter covered with a light coat of ice in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenview Truck 14 had two lines off from Tower Road in the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

hose lines with ice connected to fire engine at night

Three lines off Winnetka Engine 28 in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A video from the scene will be posted soon.

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6 Comments (and 2 trackbacks)

#1 by T. B. on February 28, 2014 - 8:26 PM

Fartn’ Fred, I bet he was! He actually looks like a glazed doughnut. By the way, I love your name…….I laugh every time I see your posts!
#2 by Fartin' Fred on February 28, 2014 - 5:51 PM

I’m sure he loves his job, but was just freezing his ass off.
#3 by T. B. on February 27, 2014 - 10:48 PM

The one picture of the Northfield firefighter, looks thrilled to be having his picture taken?! I feel as if he wanted to rip the camera out of the photographers hands. He must have been awoken from a sound sleep. One should look happy helping out a neighboring community………not put out?!
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#4 by Fartin' Fred on February 27, 2014 - 9:53 AM

Wow, you want a textbook pic of “fully-involved,” look no further.
Yes, these conditions soo tough on everybody involved.
#5 by T. B. on February 27, 2014 - 9:18 AM

B Murphy, it states the house was being renovated. I agree with your comments about the pictures provided…..another great tool for learning! Thanks to all who submit the pictures to this site. The photographers also take a beating to bring these pictures to us! Some create controversy but, that is what makes this site terrific! Thanks Larry for all your hard work and dedication promoting the fire service.
#6 by B Murphy on February 27, 2014 - 9:08 AM

It appears as if there’s a dumpster in the first picture, between the Winnetka Truck and the fire building. Was the house being renovated or under construction in some manner? It would be good to know as lots of us use these photos for training (excellent for daily ‘quick drills’). Thanks much for the great pictures- they’re put to good use!