A video by Larry Shapiro of the 2-Alarm fire in Waukegan, 5-1-24
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Posts Tagged Waukegan Fire Department
This from Jimmy Bolf:
Waukegan, IL 2-Alarm commercial fire 5/1/24
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Jimmy Bolf photo
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From Jimmy Bolf;
Lake Villa, IL 3rd Alarm House Fire 3/19/24
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Jimmy Bolf photo
Jimmy Bolf photo
This from Mark Mitchell:
We can’t forget the Karcher Hotel fire in Waukegan on 12/25/1984. By then, the building was run as housing for the elderly and eight people died in what I believe was a 4th alarm.
From WaukeganIL.gov:
On Christmas morning in 1984, a fire broke out in the interior wood and plaster wall of the Hotel and burned into a clothing store on the main floor. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning, seven were injured, and four were hospitalized. This was the second fire in the Hotel’s history; the first was in 1978 but did little damage. The fire of 1984 is known as the worst fire in Waukegan’s history.
Photograph by Mark Kodiak Ukena
2-Alarm fire in Waukegan, 12-25-20 (more)
2-Alarm fire in Waukegan, 12-25-20 (more)
3-Alarm fire in Waldo, WI – 12-25-20
2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-25-17
2-Alarm house fire in Broadview, 12-25-16 (part 2)
2-Alarm house fire in Broadview, 12-25-16 (part 1)
Car fire in Chicago, 12-25-15
Chicago working fire, 12-25-13
Evanston 2-11 and Mayday 12-25-10
Waukegan ARFF unit for sale
Sep 25
Found at govdeals.com:
1983 Oshkosh T12 ARFF for sale
Auction Ends 9/30/23 2:00 PM ET
Remaining 7 Days 3 Hrs
Reserve Not Met
Buyer’s Premium. 12.50%
Starting Bid. $1.00
Bids. 2
High Bidder 5*********e
Current Bid $800.00
Bid Increment $25.00
Minimum Bid $825.00
13.9L V12 DIESEL. Runs and Drives. Detroit Diesel. Bill of Sale, No Title. We drove this vehicle 40 miles without any issues. Our understanding it that one of the water tanks has a leak. Was used at small airport since new. As far as exact weights, specifications, tire sizes, please view all the photos. Vehicle held off-site in Wadsworth,IL 60083. Correct Asset Contact : JB 847.890.8100
thank Martin
As seen around … Waukegan
Sep 14
This from Dan McInerney:
Here are some shots of Waukegan’s Truck 1 from this past weekend
Waukegan Fire DepartmentTruck 1 – 2020 Seagrave Marauder Aerialscope, 95′, 0/0
Dan McInerney photo
Dan McInerney photo
Dan McInerney photo
This from Jimmy Bolf:
Waukegan, IL 2nd Alarm Sonar Box 03/23/23
Jimmy Bolf photo
Jimmy Bolf photo
Excerpts from CBSnewschicago.com:
A video on TikTok shows flames shooting above an aisle inside a Waukegan Walmart on Sunday and the investigation into the fire now includes a search for an arsonist.
There was no visible damage when looking at the outside of the store.
The Illinois Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.
Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
Waukegan firefighters fought flames at an apartment complex at 520 North Genesee Street in Waukegan in the early morning hours of 1/31/23.
They encountered two frozen hydrants. Three people were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are not known.
Officials said the four-story building has approximately 50 units, with about four of the units damaged.
