The Winnetka Fire Department responded to a home in the 800 block of Bryant Avenue before 4AM and found a basement fire in a house that was being renovated. The fire burned through the first floor in several areas and traveled through the walls to the second floor. The Code 3 alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 and then to a Box Alarm at 4:30.
Tim Olk was at the scene early and submitted several images. Larry Shapiro arrived much later and submitted several images as well.
Companies on the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, and Evanston. Ambulances were from Winnetka and Wilmette. Trucks responded from Winnetka, Northfield, Highwood, Glenview, and Skokie. Morton Grove Squad 4 was at the scene along with chief officers from Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, Northfield, and Glenview.
Fire from the basement is visible through the kitchen window as firefighters use a hand line through the window well. Tim Olk photo
The first floor is charged with smoke after firefighters are withdrawn from the interior attack. Tim Olk photo
Winnetka firefighters use a hand line from the backyard into the kitchen area of the house. Tm Olk photo
Northfield Truck 29 and Glenview Truck 14 had their aerials set in the event that the fire spread. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Truck 14 backed into the driveway to be able to get the ladder tip through the trees and over the top of the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
The large home had been undergoing renovation which was near completion. Larry Shapiro photo
A door has been placed over a section of the first floor that was burned through from the fire in the basement. Larry Shapiro photo
Heavy damage was evident in the kitchen area directly above the area of origin. Much of the floor has burned through. Larry Shapiro photo
