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3-Alarm fire in Bellwood, 12-8-19

Photos from Tim Olk, the fire was at 25th and St Charles

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tags: 3-alarm fire in Bellwood, Bellwood Fire Department, fire scene photos, heavy smoke at commercial building fire., Melrose Park FD Bronto Sky-Lift, Tim Olk

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• #1 by Tim on December 9, 2019 - 4:18 PM

  

  Harry he’s probably an investigator.

• #2 by harry on December 9, 2019 - 3:14 PM

  

  that is the only bronto in the area now Elmwood park used to have one

• #3 by Bill Post on December 9, 2019 - 2:53 PM

  

  I am very impressed by the shots of the Bronto Skylift in operation. It is similar in operation to a large Snorkel however the Bronto can go higher then most Snorkels as they are telescopic as well as articulated.

  I assume that is the Melrose Park Skylift? I know that some departments haven’t had luck with the them but this one seems to be operating fine. It would still make sense if Chicago had a 134-foot Skylift which is better for rescue work then a straight aerial Ladder. Working from a basket also allows the firefighters to more accurately direct streams into the fire as well. As Bronto Skylifts are marketed by E-One in North America it would present Chicago with an opportunity since E-One is building most of Chicago’s new rigs.

• #4 by David on December 9, 2019 - 11:55 AM

  

  Interesting to see 3/4 boots still being used.

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