Barrington firefighters were assisted by several departments this afternoon at 4 Terra Vita Court in South Barrington.
This from Tyler Tobolt:
Barrington 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 4 Terra Vita Court in South Barrington
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
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Josh Boyajian was on the scene right away this morning for Berwyn’s 2nd Alarm fire and submitted several shots of the scene from his cellphone and two video clips.
The Chicago Tribune has a story HERE with more video footage.
Nov 16
The Lake County News Sun reports:
A fire that destroyed an unoccupied two-story building in downtown Mundelein appears to be suspicious in nature.
No one was injured in the blaze, but the building is being called “a total loss” by Mundelein Fire Chief Tim Sashko.
“We can’t call it arson yet, but it clearly is a suspicious fire,” Sashko said Tuesday.
The Mundelein Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call of a fire at 22 E. Park St., just after 11 p.m. Monday night. By the time firefighters arrived at the scene, the second story of the building was heavily involved in flames, according to Sashko.
Dozens of firefighters battled the extra-alarm blaze for more than an a hour-and-a-half before finally bringing it under control at about 12:40 a.m. Tuesday.
The complete article can be found HERE.
The Orland Fire Protection District had a structure fire this afternoon which went to a 2nd Alarm. Karl Klotz and Tim Olk were both at the scene and submitted several images. Karl provided the following description:
Orland FPD 2-11 alarm fire at 9381 Bradford Ln, Orland Park IL
Truck Co. 4 arrived to find heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floor of 1 unit of a 4-unit townhome complex. Truck Co. 4 first attacked the fire in sector 1 with a 2 1/2″ line while Engine Co. 2 attacked sector 4 with a deck gun. Fire did extend into the attic of the unit in sector 2. There was a collapse of the roof over the main fire unit. Orland FPD, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Country Club Hills, Manhattan FPD, Mokena FPD, Crestwood, Palos FPD, Palos Heights FPD, Homer FPD responded.
Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew working on a 2 1/2" line in the garage. Karl Klotz photo
Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew on the 2-1/2" line with Ass't Chief Klotz. Karl Klotz photo
Fire venting through the roof over the main fire unit. Karl Klotz photo
After the bulk of the fire has been knocked down, smoke pushes out of the townhouse at 9381 Bradford Lane as firefighters prepare to put a hand line to work.Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters have entered the townhouse unit to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire as another line stands by outside. Karl Klotz photo
Fire is still burning in the attack in the main fire building. Karl Klotz photo
Tinley Park Engine 203 checking for extension. Karl Klotz photo
Crews work on cooling some hot spots in the eves of the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo
This fire required extensive overhaul of the garage and both floors. Tim Olk photo
A fire investigator discusses the fire with a chief officer as he begins to look for the cause and origin of the fire. Tim Olk photo
Crestwood firefighters remove siding on the upper floor to check for hot spots and extension. Tim Olk photo
Tinley Park Engine 203 was one of the mutual aid companies working at the fire. Karl Klotz photo
Orland Truck 4 was the first unit on the scene. Karl Klotz photo
Crestwood Truck 2314 was staged down the block as the crew worked at the scene. Karl Klotz photo
Another mutual aid company was Midlothian Engine 4. Karl Klotz photo
Frankfort Tower 5 was one of the mutual aid truck companies on the 2nd alarm. Karl Klotz photo
The Southtown Star has an article HERE.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke pushing out from the entire house on arrival. Stephen Wilcox photo
Stephen Wilcox has submitted images and information about yet another fire in western Dupage County (MABAS Division 12) that occurred last month. Here is what he had to say:
Wheaton Fire: 419 N. Ellis on 6/17/11 @ 0447 hours. The structure, circa 1900, balloon frame, lath & plaster, knob and tube wiring construction. Warm, humid conditions on arrival. Fire was located on all floors and in the attic. Neighbors told members they thought someone was still inside. The extra alarm covered these three items. Several handlines, six ground ladders were used. (Family was returning from the Far East.)
A Wheaton firefighter ventilates windows on the side of the house as companies in front make entry. Stephen Wilcox photo
Wheaton Truck Company 417 goes to work opening the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo
A West Chicago firefighter on a ladder takes out a second floor window before he can perform a search. VENT, ENTER, SEARCH. Stephen Wilcox photo
After clearing the window, the firefighter enters the bedroom to perform a primary search for occupants. He made a quick search, came out, moved the ladder to the next window and repeated the operation. Stephen Wilcox photo
Members are picking up as the sun shines on a 20-story building, #1 Wheaton Center. Wheaton Truck 417 was the first-due truck to the fire. Stephen Wilcox photo
The area of origin beneath the staircase facilitated the rapid fire spread. Stephen Wilcox photo
Jul 12
Drew Gresik took in a MABAS 2nd Alarm this evening in Brookfield and submitted the following images and description.
Fire was reported showing from the garage of a 2-story ordinary home in the 3500 block of Rosemear. The fire soon demolished the garage and spread quickly to the home upgrading the fire to a 2-alarm fire. It was upgraded to a full MABAS Division 10 response, and even became inter-divisional with departments from MABAS Division 11, 20, and 21 responding. There were 4 lines stretched and almost all crews were working.
Fire burns through the what's left of the roof at a house fire on Rosmear in Brookfiled. Drew Gresik photo
The garage where the fire originated was gutted as the fire spread into the two-story home. Drew Gresik photo
Brookfield Engine 412 was on a hydrant down the street. Drew Gresik photo
Lagrange Park Engine 1211 (an HME/Smeal) was staged down the block. Drew Gresik photo
Riverside Truck 1629, a low-profile Seagrave quint was also staged down the block. Drew Gresik photo
Tri-State Tower 529, a 2010 Spartan/Smeal was among the many companies that responded to assist Brookfield. Drew Gresik photo
Several more pieces of apparatus lined the street for more than a block. Drew Gresik photo
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