Winnetka police officers and firefighters were dispatched for a reported house fire before 1PM on Wednesday (9/2/20) at 614 Pine Lane. Battalion 28 was first on the scene to the small, dead-end street, and reported flames showing from the C-Sector. The alarm was upgraded to a working fire for additional resources. The narrow, one lane street did not allow much space for apparatus. Glencoe Engine 30 stretched 400′ of 5″ to a hydrant on the cross street and then supplied Winnetka Engine 28 through another 400′ that they dropped. Several lines were stretched into the house as companies attacked heavy fire in the attic. Additional lines were positioned around the exterior of the building as well.
The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm at roughly the 20-minute mark. The fire vented through the roof in at least three areas. In addition to the interior lines, a cellar nozzle was inserted from the roof into one of the openings and then reapplied into a second area. The fire was brought under control without extending much beyond the attic spaces. Two additional engines were requested later for additional manpower.
Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Northfield, Evanston, Highland Park, Lincolnwood, Deerfield, and Wheeling. Trucks responded from Winnetka, Glenview, and Skokie. Additional units were Morton Grove Squad 4, Northbrook Ambulance 11, and Wilmette Ambulance 27. One firefighter on the scene was evaluated by Ambulance 11’s crew. Chief officers from Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, and Northfield were at the fire.
Housed on the property is the Indonesian Consulate General’s residence.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
#1 by Rusty on September 5, 2020 - 11:30 AM
Tom W. you are absolutely correct. A mansard roof and a structure that is bigger than most commercial structures. This isn’t some 1200 square foot ranch on a slab. Good work by everyone involved.
#2 by Tom W on September 4, 2020 - 10:48 PM
Mike,
Did you not read the explanation provided? You’ve got me confused! I think the video was pretty self explanatory. One of the most difficult fires to attack is in a mansard type roof. The crews actually did a phenomenal job extinguishing the fire! Take a deep breath and rewatch the video. They saved a majority of the structure! Correct me if I am wrong, but the ultimate goal here is to save lives and property? All the crews involved achieved this goal! Kudos to all the companies who busted their butts to achieve this goal!!!
#3 by Mike D on September 4, 2020 - 6:29 PM
This is the most confusing fire video I’ve ever seen. Why on earth are the firemen not putting out the attic fire? Did all of the interior floors burn away?