Last week Evanston had a 2-11 alarm fire on Oak Street. The fire was in a victorian mansion that was currently undergoing rehab work. The building was to house a clock and stained glass museum. The TribLocal has a story HERE, the Tribune HERE, and a short video is HERE.
A link to the audio from the fire is HERE.
Evanston Truck 22, a Pierce TDA operates in the 'A' Sector at the fire on Oak Street. Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick submitted several images from the scene and has posted a gallery of images HERE.
Panoramic view of the fire scene at Evanston's 3-11 alarm on Oak Street. Steve Redick photo
This video posted on YouTube was taken by a neighbor.
Evanston Engine 23, the newest unit in their fleet, pumps in the alley behind the fire building. Steve Redick photo
Evanston Truck 23, also a Pierce TDA laddered the exposure building which was evacuated due to the heavy smoke from the fire. Steve Redick photo
A view from down the street shows the fire building next to the five-story building to the south. Engine 24 is pumping in the foreground. Steve Redick photo
The fire produced a tremendous amount of smoke which hampered visibility and created problems for the exposure building to the south. Steve Redick photo
Evanston Engine 22 had a hydrant at the end of the block. Steve Redick photo
Engine 22 is a 2003 Pierce Dash with a 1,500-GPM pump. Steve Redick photo
Glenview Engine 6 is staged down the block from the fire building. Steve Redick photo
Morton Grove Squad 4 was due on the Box Alarm. Steve Redick photo
Tower 81 from DesPlaines was also parked in the staging area while the company worked at the scene. Steve Redick photo
Winnetka Engine 28 was in staging as well. This unit recently returned from having some work done which included a new door seal, new graphics, and a new black paint job for the roof. Steve Redick photo
