Jim Skrabel took in a fire this morning in Joliet at 1701 Sierra Highland Court. His description of the event:

A two-story house with heavy fire on the side which damaged the house next door. Engine 9, the first due engine, made a good hit and knocked it down by the time I got there. Two 1 3/4″ lines were stretched off of Engine 9. Truck 9 had the jacks set if they needed the stick to the roof. Units on-scene included Engines 9,8,10, Truck 9, B/C 2, and ambulances 8,9,10.

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Firefighters use a hand line to hit the remaining fire near the soffit after a quick knock-down of an exterior fire. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

The neighbor's house incurred damage to the siding from the intense heat of the fire. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Joliet Truck 9 was ready to deploy their main if the fire spread beyond the initial area of involvement. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Damage to the neighbor's house is visible in this image. Jim Skrabel photo

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