This from Eric Haak:

Just before 1300 hrs Saturday, a small but powerful thunderstorm cell passed over the southside of Chicago bringing with it torrential rain.  Witnesses said that there was a 30-second blast of wind which brought down a large tree limb on powerlines in the rear of a large home on Longwood Drive in the Beverly neighborhood.  The fire appeared to have started at the base of the exterior wall and traveled up into the attic.  The fire was brought under control in less than 15 minutes but I thought I would submit some images of these companies for those who may not get down to this end of the city very often.

 

firemen with hoseline at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Engine 120

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD E-ONE aerial ladder

Eric Haak photo

firemen with saw on E-ONE aerial ladder

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Engine 121

Eric Haak photo