The Buffalo Grove Fire Department received calls last night reporting smoke coming from a home near the corner of Evergreen Place and White Pine Road. The first unit reported smoke showing and the alarm was upgraded for the working fire which brought additional units from Buffalo Grove plus companies from Long Grove, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Prospect Heights, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods.

Smoke escapes through the roof after companies vented. Larry Shapiro photo

Upon entry, the first companies encountered a house that was completely charged with smoke. The roof and windows were ventilated and a fire was located and contained in a corner bedroom on the second floor. A cat was found inside and received aid from Buffalo Grove medics while multiple birds perished.

After venting the rear windows, firefighters prepare to check the basement for a possible victim. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro submitted images from the scene.

A Buffalo Grove lieutenant takes the cat that was resuscitated and prepares to hand it off for a trip to a vet. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Tower 25 was the first unit on the scene and had two lines off. Larry Shapiro photo

The first hydrant was not usable and another was used to supply the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

A small gallery with additional images can be found HERE.

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