The Countryside FPD with neighboring departments was sent to 4867 Pond View Court in Long Grove this morning (3/1/18) for a basement fire. Upon arrival companies made an interior attack but had to back out shortly thereafter as areas of the first floor were compromised and then collapsed. Although there was a hydrant in the cul-de-sac, 400′ of LDH was stretched to the end of the street where two portable tanks were setup for tanker operations. Libertyville Engine 462 drafted from the portable tanks supplying Mundelein Engine 432 in front of the house. Both Countryside engines, their tanker, and tower ladder were also in front of the house. Fire traveled from the basement to the second floor but was contained quickly. One firefighter was taken to an area hospital with a shoulder injury.

 

portable tanks at fire scene

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Female Firefighter pulls hose

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Metz Raptor aerial at fire scene

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fire trucks at fire scene

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4867 Pond View Court Long Grove IL

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fire engine with lots of hose lines attached

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fire in a large house

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fire in the upstairs window of a house

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house fire with flames on the second floor

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Firefighters with hose apply water to fire

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Firefighter on ladder with heavy smoke

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tanker dumping into portable tank

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fire engine drafting from portable tanks

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Firefighters use foam to fight basement fire

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Firefighters with hose line immersed in foam

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Gurnee Fire Department squad

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