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House fire in Vernon Hills, 9-11-23

Sep 11

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The Countryside FPD was responded to a reported house fire at 1111 Dearborn Lane in Vernon Hills this afternoon. Companies arrived to find heavy fire in the two-story, single-family home. The requested a MABAS Box Alarm for change-of-quarters companies and then elevated the alarm to fill out the full box alarm assignment to the scene.

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The fire was contained quickly and the Box Alarm was struck out prior to the arrival of all responding units.

This from Larry Shapiro:

I took in the house fire in Vernon Hills and arrived as the Box Alarm was struck out.

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Box alarm fire in Riverwoods, 9-11-23

Sep 11

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD (LRFPD) firefighters were sent to a reported house fire this morning at 1975 Rose Terrace in Riverwoods. After receiving a call from the homeowner reporting flames in the garage, the alarm was upgraded to a Working Fire. The first engine arrived at the large, two-story home and reported a fully-involved attached garage before initiating a transitional attack with a 2 1/2″ line.

Departments assisting the LRFPD at the scene were the Long Grove FPD, the Deerfield-Bannockburn FPD, the Countryside FPD, and Wheeling. After being on scene for roughly 30 minutes, the alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm as companies found additional pockets of fire extension in the house. On the Box Alarm, companies came from Lake Zurich, Mundelein, Gurnee, and Libertyville.

The fire was contained and several mutual aid companies were returned from the staging area in short order.

Here are some images from Larry Shapiro who arrived after the Box Alarm.

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2-Alarm fire in Blue Island, 9-7-23

Sep 8

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This from Daniel Hynd:

I took in the 2-11 in Blue Island at 13039 Western Ave on 9-7-23. I arrived well after the fire was knocked, but got some pretty good apparatus photos.

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House fire in Crest Hill, 8-21-23

Aug 21

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From Lockport Township Fire Protection District on Facebook:

Overnight crews responded to a structure fire in District 2 (Crest Hill) Engine 2 arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the eaves and a working fire in the garage and attic.

This from Chris Skrabel:

Here are a couple photos of Lockport’s full still at 323 Birkey

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Chris Skrabel photo

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23 (more)

Aug 19

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More from Larry Shapiro on the 2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23:

Some apparatus shots from the scene

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21

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Chicago FD Engine 55

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Chicago FD Ambulance 6

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Chicago FD Squad 1

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23

Aug 19

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Here are some images from the 2-11 Hi-rise fire at 421 W Melrose in Chicago yesterday (8/18/23). I arrived as the 2-11 was requested.

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aftermath of a high-rise fire in Chicago

scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago

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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene

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Chicago FD press briefing at fire scene

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Crash with entrapment in Buffalo Grove, 7-31-23

Jul 31

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Buffalo Grove police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Monday evening (7/31/23) for a child on a bicycle that was trapped underneath a van. Once on scene the incident was upgraded to an entrapment response for additional personnel. Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights raised the van from the victim’s leg and removed the child who was conscious.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Commercial fire in Shorewood, 7-28-23

Jul 28

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This from Jim Skrabel:

My son Chris and I arrived at the fire just before the first engine got water on the fire. The 2 1/2 inch hand line made a quick knock of the main fire. Job well done!

The Troy fire was a box alarm at 18600 S. RT 59.

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House fire in Joliet, 7-19-23

Jul 22

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From Chris Skrabel:

Followed truck company 9 from joliet to a large mansion-style house fire. Good knock by joliet, held to their working fire response.

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From patch.com:

At 4:31 p.m., the Joliet Fire Department responded to 606 Rookery Lane for a structure fire. The first units arrived within 3 minutes of the call and were met with heavy smoke and fire coming from the two-story single family dwelling.

The building was unoccupied and under construction, and all workers were able to get out of the building. Multiple hose lines were used inside to extinguish fire on the second floor. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, safety, and support functions.

The fire was declared under control at 5:40 p.m.

Crews from stations 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 responded to the scene. There were no injuries to report.

Last September, that the Joliet City Council made 606 Rookery Lane a public nuisance

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House fire near Palatine, 7-19-23

Jul 19

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Palatine firefighters were dispatched for a detached garage fire at 629 Hill Road in an unincorporated Cook County surrounded by Palatine. Multiple neighbors reported heavy fire and the homeowner couldn’t find her daughter or husband. Responding companies reported a large header and the incident was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire. Upon arrival, Engine 81 had a two-story house with an attached garage that was well-involved.

They stretched a 2-1/2 inch line and the next engine took a second line to the C-D corner that had heavy fire as well. Another line was stretched into the house as the fire had spread inside. The daughter was on the second floor and was unable to exit due to the heavy smoke. Firefighters brought her outside and found no other occupants inside.

The fire was contained within approximately 20 minutes with the house sustaining significant damage.