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

house fully engulfed in flames at night

Steve Redick photo

fire engine working at night

Steve Redick photo

fire department command post at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night house fire

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night house fire

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night house fire

Steve Redick photo

house fully engulfed in flames at night

Steve Redick photo

Images from Dan Shevlin:

house fully engulfed in flames at night

Dan Shevlin photo

fire trucks at night house fire

Dan Shevlin photo

fire engine working at night

Dan Shevlin photo

fire engine working at night

Dan Shevlin photo

fire engine working at night

Dan Shevlin photo

house fully engulfed in flames at night

Dan Shevlin photo

fire truck at night house fire

Dan Shevlin photo

fire trucks at night house fire

Dan Shevlin photo

fire truck at night house fire

Dan Shevlin photo

house fully engulfed in flames at night

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