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.
