Karl Klotz also took in the house fire yesterday in Country Club Hills at 4440 W. 183rd Street. The temperature at the time of this fire was -20 degrees including the wind chill. He arrived before Dennis McGuire, Jr who submitted photos that were posted HERE.
Karl submitted the following images and has a full gallery which can be seen HERE.
Smoke escapes from the roof at 4440 W. 183rd Street as firefighters get water on the fire inside the house. Karl Klotz photo
Country Club Hills Engine 1120 was the first suppression unit on the scene. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters overhaul the exterior of the house looking for hot spots of hidden fire after the main fire has been controlled by companies inside. Karl Klotz photo
As firefighters perform overhaul, they remove exterior soffits, siding, and insulation . Karl Klotz photo
Hazel Crest Truck 1220, a Pierce Lance 105' quint, was staged in front of the house. Karl Klotz photo
Country Club Hills Engine 1130, a Pierce Lance, brought additional manpower to the scene. Karl Klotz photo
Oak Forest Ambulance 162, a 2004 Ford/Road Rescue was on the scene but there were no injuries. Karl Klotz photo
A Country Club Hills firefighter awaits a new assignment after working on overhaul. Karl Klotz photo
Homewood's squad, a Country Club Hills engine, an Oak Forest engine, the Country Club Hills tower, and the Hazel Crest truck can be seen parked along 183rd Street at the fire. Karl Klotz photo
