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Early operations show heavy smoke escaping from every possible point in the 'B Sector'. Tim Olk photo

At a point early into the operation, Northfield firefighters work to get a 2 1/2" line into one of the window wells in the 'B Sector'. The officer is seen here standing inside the well itself. Tim Olk photo

Suburban firefighters are assisted by members of Chicago Squad 2 as they breach holes in the 'B Sector' walls to gain access to the various rooms in the basement. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters in the 'B Sector' addressing access issues to get more water into the basement. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters from Chicago Squad 2 use sledge hammers to remove the brick facia in the rear to allow access to the basement. Tim Olk photo

Niles firefighters using a hand line in the rear encounter heavy fire in the basement which is venting out of an area that firefighters opened in the wall. Tim Olk photo

A view of the kitchen with a roof ladder covering a hole in the floor. Tim Olk photo

Members of Chicago Squad 2 pose with the 10th Battalion prior to leaving Lincolnwood and heading back to the city. Tim Olk photo