Lake Zurich firefighters were called to 3160 Louise Court in Hawthorn Woods Wednesday night (5/25/16) for a house fire. A series of heavy thunderstorms were moving through the area at the time. First arriving units reported smoke showing and pushing out from the eaves in front. Fire soon vented through the roof and interior companies made an aggressive attack knocking down the majority of the fire quickly. The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm bringing mutual aid from close to a dozen neighboring departments.

flames through roof of house

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flames through roof of house

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metal ramps to drive over fire hose

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Wauconda Fire District tower ladder at fire scene

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firemen work off tower ladder platform at fire

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firefighters after battling a blaze

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Wauconda fire truck at fire scene during rain storm

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attic gutted by fire

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firemen cut garage door at house fire

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firemen work off tower ladder platform at fire

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