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House fire in Tinley Park, 1-8-15

Jan 12

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This from Josh Boyajian:

1/8/15, a Box Alarm at 11625 Fairfax Court in Tinley Park

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune:

Two people including a firefighter who slipped on ice were injured during a Tinley Park house fire fought in frigid conditions Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Firefighters were called to the 16000 block of Fairfax Lane in Tinley Park about 12:45 p.m., said Assistant Fire Chief Kris Dunn. As they arrived, firefighters saw heavy fire coming from the first floor and attached garage of the residence, Dunn said. On the way to the fire, firefighters received a call that there could be someone trapped inside but that turned out not to be the case, Dunn said.

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Box alarm house fire in Prairie View 1-20-14 (more)

Jan 21

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More images from Larry Shapiro of the Lincolnshire Box Alarm.

Larry Shapiro photo

A large gallery with images from this fire is HERE.

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Box alarm house fire in Prairie View 1-20-14

Jan 21

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire last night at 20538 N. Clarice Avenue in unincorporated Lake County … surrounded by Buffalo Grove. While responding, the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire. The temperature was at 12 degrees and a steady, wind driven snow was falling as the first units arrived to find fire throughout the two-story house and two residents outside.

The husband was transported to an area hospital by Lincolnshire personnel, reportedly with smoke inhalation. The closest hydrant was frozen, and the alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as companies pulled lines and setup Lincolnshire Truck 53 for master stream operations.

Both Lincolnshire engines were pumping as well as Truck 53. Mutual and auto-aid companies at the scene included Long Grove, Countryside, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Northfield, and Grayslake.

Images here are from Sally Miller, a neighbor, and Larry Shapiro who arrived after the roof collapsed.

photo by Sally Miller

photo by Sally Miller

photo by Sally Miller

Larry Shapiro photo

more to come

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, 1-2-14

Jan 4

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This from Eric Haak:

Shortly before 1400 hrs on Thursday, Chicago’s 15th Battalion Chief called for a Still & Box alarm on the 4000 block of South Brighton Place. Chicago had been dealing with a fairly heavy lake-effect snow storm for most of the day and a heavy squall was moving through the Southwest Side at the time. Originally dispatched as an alley garage, the 15th Battalion reported that he had exposure problems to a residence and one other garage. This turned out to be a large alley garage that was extended and attached to the residence. Companies had smoke pushing from the second floor of the residence and heavy fire throughout the garage. Although I arrived a few minutes after the fire had been knocked, I thought I would share some of the images of companies picking up in the snow.