The Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD received calls reporting a house fire on Thursday at 23262 Apple Hill Lane in Prairie View, just west of Stevenson High School. Several people were reported trapped on a rear balcony. First arriving companies reported a well-involved two-story house, and found five people on the balcony. All were rescued via ground ladders and the fire was knocked within a half hour. Two dogs perished in the fire.
Tim Olk submitted several images from the scene.

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo
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