This from Daniel Hynd:
The Downers Grove FD and auto/mutual aid companies worked a 2-alarm church fire at 525 63rd St early this morning, 7-29-24. This originally came in as an AFA, and police officers advised heavy smoke was coming from the building. The alarm was upgraded to a structure fire, then to a box, and then again to a 2nd alarm. Westmont and Lisle-Woodridge towers were set up and numerous hand lines used to contain the fire, which was believed to be gas fed.
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#1 by Mike on August 3, 2024 - 3:09 PM
Mike C. Pierce made some pretty strong kool-aid….LOL
#2 by Mike C on August 3, 2024 - 7:06 AM
It wasn’t long ago that pretty everyone around here said mid mount towers weren’t a practical design. Then Pierce unveils the mid mount Ascendant which somehow changed opinions. I always that the rear mount towers were more versatile.
#3 by crabbymilton on July 30, 2024 - 6:13 AM
I just looked up this church. It turns out that it is part of the WELS LUTHERAN synod. A synod which my church is affiliated with of as well. So I certainly can feel for these people.
#4 by crabbymilton on July 30, 2024 - 6:03 AM
I agree Harry. I hope and pray that this congregation can indeed repair or rebuild.
Nice pictures of the apparatus.
#5 by Harry on July 29, 2024 - 8:27 PM
Wow that is truly sad hope they can fix or rebuild soon