This from Steve Redick and additional images from Dan Shevlin:
About 0500, Tuesday, January 7, in the town of Norridge. Sub zero temps … severe cold. Fire was in a very large home, almost mansion size. I assume it used modern lightweight construction techniques, truss assemblies and the like. The fire was on a small intersection only accessible from 2 directions. Heavy fire was encountered and I heard they had some severe problems getting water … presumably from frozen hydrants.Several persons were reported trapped or missing on FD arrival, and searches were attempted but I believe all occupants were accounted for early in the operation. The fire gained tremendous headway and consumed the entire building, which was torn down later in the day. A couple of handlines and the Leyden aerial pipe operated, and eventually they called for a tanker from Prospect Heights to feed the Schiller Park tower. I had already left by the time this occurred. Enclosed are a selection from the many images I took.
Steve
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Images from Dan Shevlin:
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Dan Shevlin photo
Additional images are posted at firescenes.net
All Steve’s images and video will be available to view on his site: www.ksc711.smugmug.com
#1 by Bill S on January 8, 2015 - 7:09 PM
Or why their engine was parked in front of the house?
#2 by Tom on January 8, 2015 - 2:45 PM
Or why did Schiller Park use their tower ladder when Norwood Park tower was parked right in front of the building. But, we weren’t there and there is little to be gained from Monday morning (Thursday afternoon) quarterbacking.
#3 by sebastian abbinanti on January 8, 2015 - 12:54 PM
wondering why Norwood park didn’t use their tower ladder instead of using Leyden’s Arial? just a thought…