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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14 (more)

Additional images from Tim Olk at the 2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Mack CF fire engine photo

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

E-ONE Hurricane fire engine pumping at fire scene

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14

As of 1PM (Sunday), the Lynwood Fire Department is working a 2nd Alarm for the fully involved house fire at 3039 196th Street. Tim Olk is at the scene and submitted these images from his phone.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

 

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Box Alarm house fire in West Chicago 3-28-13

West Chicago companies with automatic aid from other West Suburban Fire Alliance units responded to a reported house fire this afternoon at 2485 Alamance Drive. Du-Comm received multiple calls, some reporting that all residents were not out of the house. Companies reported a large header while en route and the alarm was upgraded to a Special Alarm (working fire). Upon arrival, all residents were found to have exited the two-story home which was fully involved.

Firefighters went to work and were soon ordered out of the house as a flashover occurred. Three people were transported to area hospitals including one firefighter with minor burns from the flashover and two civilians. The attack went defensive with two hand lines and the West Chicago tower ladder.

Elliott Tulipano submitted some images from early in the event and we will have other images to post as well.

house destroyed by fire in West Chicago 3-28-13 on Alamance Drive

The West Chicago tower ladder gets ready to go to work as fire consumes the second floor and roof of the house. Elliot Tulipano photo

house destroyed by fire in West Chicago 3-28-13 on Alamance Drive

Heavy fire moves from the garages to engulf the two-story house and the roof at 2485 Alamance Drive in West Chicago. Elliot Tulipano photo

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Lisle house fire 7/1/11

Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;

This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 Winfield FPD Engine 64

Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 York Center FPD tanker tender

York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11  Engine 511 Pierce Arrow XT PUC

The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

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Glen Ellyn box alarm June 27, 2011

At roughly 4:40AM on the morning of June 27th, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department in MABAS Division 12 received a call from a homeowner in the 500 block of Dawes Avenue reporting his house was on fire.

Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

Glen Ellyn firefighters arrived to find heavy fire blowing out of the front door at this house on Dawes Avenue. From the street, the house had two floors, but the story was different from the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Stephen Wilcox arrived as the first companies did and submitted information about the fire, commentary, plus several images.

500 block of Dawes, Glen Ellyn. 6/27/11 @ 0440 hours. This fire went to a MABAS box. The family self-evacated through the lower level rear double doors, they said. 

The Daily Herald reports that:

The homeowners were awakened by smoke detectors and escaped without injury, according to Craig Eldridge, spokesman for the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company.

Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

As seen from the 'B-C' corner, fire has taken over the basement and first floor rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Stephen adds:

Going towards the rear, the escape window is on the right side of the shot and we begin to see the conditions in the rear (“C”). There is a double sliding glass door in the middle of the lower level; a deck goes all across the back of the house and fire has taken hold of this sector.

Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

The rear of the house is fully involved. Stephen Wilcox photo

More from Stephen:

Our first look at the fire in the rear. Need I mention the absolute necessity of doing a 360° walk around the fire building at all fires. It is surely a different ballgame with the information visible here. The point of origin was between the steps on the right and the double door opening. A cooking pit had been used earlier and replaced, in that area along with three propane tanks. All the tanks exploded adding the initial energy to the
fire spread. The family is reported to have self evacuated through those double doors.
Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

Firefighter use hand lines to knock the fire down. Stephen Wilcox photo

Also from Stephen:

Two and a half inch lines were used to knock this fire before the tower was brought into play to finish the job.
The fire is mostly under control by now. The water supply was lean. The water mains in the area are only four inch so it was necessary to control water usage. The tower had great placement to reach the roof-attic area. Both collapsed as did the second floor during this fight.
Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

Fire still burns in the attic and through the roof as the first floor and basement areas have been knocked down. Stephen Wilcox photo

Glen Ellyn house fire on Dawes June 27, 2011

As the sun rises, the extent of the damage becomes clearly visible. Stephen Wilcox photo

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