Karl Klotz took in a fire this afternoon in Frankfort. He reports the following:
Frankfort full-still 11/22/2011: 20111 Rosewood Drive. Frankfort Truck Co. 2 arrived to find this two-story, frame dwelling well involved in the front portion. The fire appeared to have started in the garage area of the dwelling. Crews made an aggressive defensive attack before making entry into the dwelling. No injuries were reported, but several cats were rescued from the fire. Companies from Frankfort, Matteson and Manhattan responded to the scene.
The front of the house after the fire has been knocked down. Karl Klotz photo
Frankfort Tower 5 ventilating the rear of the house. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters work on extinguishing hot spots. Karl Klotz photo
First due company, Frankfort Truck 2 in front of the building. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 working on cooling some hot spots. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighter from Frankfort Engine Co.3 removes one of the family cats from the house (which later escaped from the cage and ran away before being re-captured). Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 extinguishing fires in the garage area of the house. Karl Klotz photo
A look down from inside the 2nd floor bedroom to the garage area. Karl Klotz photo
A firefighter from Matteson Engine Co. 6 making a removal of another cat. Karl Klotz photo
And one more cat making it safely outside with the help of a Frankfort firefighter. Karl Klotz photo
An extensive gallery with more images can be found HERE.
