This from Larry Shapiro:

I was at Carol Stream when a reported house fire came in and responded with the companies. The police reported smoke showing. Carol Stream Battalion 28 confirmed light smoke at 409 Thunderbird Trail which was within a mile’s drive of Station 28.

Companies handled a small fire with a pump can. The call was dispatched shortly after shift change which accounts for the firefighters that were not in gear helping the on-duty crews.

Here are a few images from the scene with a brief video.

Conditions on arrival. Larry Shapiro photo

A firefighter who just got off duty opes the hydrant. Larry Shapiro photo

A ground ladder comes off the tower. Larry Shapiro photo

Carol Stream Chief Rick Kolomay brings out the command board. Larry Shapiro photo

Carol Stream units on the scene.Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters from Squad 27A approach the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

The incident command board. Larry Shapiro photo

Carol Stream Deputy Chief Bob Hoff. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images is HERE.

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