The Buffalo Grove Fire Department was notified by a neighbor of smoke showing at 1400 Caren Court around 4:30 Sunday afternoon (10/16/16).  Firefighters arrived to find black smoke pushing from the roof vents and the first floor rear of the structure. The Code 3 alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 working fire bringing mutual aid from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Long Grove, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows in addition to all Buffalo Grove companies. Thought the entire house was charged with smoke, the fire was held to a room on the first floor.

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firefighters swap SCBA bottle at scene

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firefighter in PPE at fire scene

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tired firefighter after battling a fire

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firefighter saves pets from fire

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