This from Larry Shapiro:

Northbrook firefighters were called for a house fire at 1300 Edgewood Lane at approximately 1:30AM. First arriving units found heavy fire an upgraded the alarm to the Code 4 for the working fire. One resident was able to escape the house and a second was reported to be inside. The alarm was later upgraded to a Box Alarm. One resident was unable to be rescued.

Companies at the scene prior to the Box Alarm were Glencoe Squad 30, Glenview Truck14, Northfield Truck 29 and Northfield Deputy Chief 2901 in addition to Northbrook Engine 10, Engine 11, Tower 12, Squad 12, Ambulance 11, Ambulance 12, Battalion 11, plus Chiefs 1100, 1101, and 1102. The Box Alarm brought Prospect Heights Squad 9, Mount Prospect Truck 13, Wheeling Engine 23, Highland Park Truck 33, Winnetka Engine 28, Winnetka Chief 2800, and the MESS Canteen.

Pierce Impel PUC at fire scene

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house fire at night

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Pierce Impel PUC at fire scene

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Pierce Saber rescue pumper at night

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house fire aftermath

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house fire aftermath

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Pierce Impel fire engine at night fire scene

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MESS Canteen at fire scene

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