Wood Dale companies responded to a commercial fire Thursday evening at an auto repair shop at 370 E. Irving Park Road.
The fire originated in the body shop. The roof was deemed unsafe after the fire was knocked down and a demolition company was brought in to consult with fire officials. Larry Shapiro photo
They found heavy fire with flames through the roof on arrival in a one-story brick building with buildings on either side. Engines from Itasca and Bensenville were on the initial alarm with Bensenville Battalion 17 and an Addison truck.
Itasca Engine 823 was on the still alarm and took a hydrant across Irving Park Road from the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo
Wood Dale Engine 1222, a 2004 Pierce Quantum, was on a hydrant off the alley on Ash Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo
Companies in the rear of the building use hand lines to hit the remaining fire from a defensive position as the structural integrity of the roof was compromised. Steve Redick photo
The adjoining building to the west of the fire building housed stacks of tires. Larry Shapiro photo
A Box Alarm was requested immediately which brought additional companies from Elk Grove Village, Roselle, and Elmhurst. Roughly a half hour into the fire a 2nd Alarm was requested bringing additional units from Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Elk Grove Township, and Bloomingdale.
Elk Grove Township Engine 11, a 2011 Spartan Metro Star/Marion, went in service two weeks ago and is seen here at it's maiden fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Roselle Squad 541 was also providing scene lighting from Irving Park Road. Larry Shapiro photo
Bensenville Battalion 17 had the rear sector along with Bensenville and Elk Grove Village firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo
For roughly the past year, DuComm has had this used command van and an SUV as mobile command units that respond to fires in Division 12. They are staffed by DuComm personnel. Larry Shapiro photo
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