The Northbrook Fire Department received calls for a fire this morning at the floral shop located at 1353 Shermer Road in the heart of downtown Northbrook. Police officers arriving first reported heavy smoke from the store and Northbrook Tower 12 had a similar size-up when they arrived. The Code 3 was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire which brought an engine from Glencoe and a Truck from Northfield in addition to two engines, two ambulances and the tower ladder from Northbrook.
Light smoke is visible escaping from the front door of the florist shop at 1353 Shermer Road in Northbrook. Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk was at the scene and submitted a few images.
Firefighters stand by in front of the building awaiting assignments. Tim Olk photo
The electrical fire was quickly contained before the mutual aid companies arrived, and were subsequently returned.
Northbrook Tower 12 was the first suppression unit on the scene. Tim Olk photo
Northbrook Engine 11, a Pierce Impel had a line off at the fire. Tim Olk photo
Tim has a gallery of images HERE.
Firefighters exit the store after checking for fire extension. Tim Olk photo
