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Working fire in Northbrook, 5-6-20 (more)

Photos from Tim Olk of the Working fire in Northbrook, 5-6-20

smoke from house on fire

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Firefighters with ground ladders at house fire

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fire through roof of a ranch house

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Northbrook Firefighters at work

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Working fire in Northbrook, 5-6-20

Northbrook firefighters were sent to 4040 Timberlane Drive in a section of unincorporated Cook County this afternoon (5/6/20) for reports of smoke from a house. An officer from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department arrived first and advised there were flames from the roof. This address is in the far southwest corner of Northbrook’s district close to the borders of Glenview, Wheeling, and Prospect Heights and the only hydrant for this several block long street is at the entrance at Sanders Road. This prompted a response from Prospect Heights FPD Tanker 9.

Firefighter with medical mask at fire scene

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Northbrook Engine 10 was the first fire suppression company and laid 5″ hose from the hydrant to the house. Companies had an advanced attic fire and heavy smoke on arrival and the alarm was upgraded to a working fire bringing companies from Glenview and Wheeling in addition to all of the Northbrook units and Prospect Heights Tanker 9. 

heavy smoke billows from house fire

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heavy smoke billows from house fire

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Firefighters enter house with hose line

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The fire was attacked with tank water until the water supply was established. It appeared that three lines were used to extinguish the fire. Northbrook Tower 12 ventilated the roof from their platform. Nobody was home at the time of the fire.

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House fire in Wheeling, 2-3-20

Wheeling firefighters responded to 900 Valley Stream Drive Monday morning for a reported basement fire. Upon arrival, smoke was seen and the alarm was upgraded to a working fire. A window on the bottom level of the split-level home blew out with flames,es and heavy smoke. Firefighters took two lines into the house and extinguished the fire quickly. Overhaul and wash down of both the interior and exterior was extensive. Units at the scene were Wheeling Engine 23, Engine 42, Truck 24, Ambulance 23, Ambulance 24, Battalion 24, and chief 2401. Automatic and mutual aid units were Buffalo Grove Tower 25, Prospect Heights Engine 39, Squad 9, Ambulance9, and Battalion 9, and Northbrook Ambulance 10.

Firefighters enter burning house with hose

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Firefighters enter burning house with hose

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Firefighter pulls hose off of engine

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Firefighters prepare a second line during a house fire

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Wheeling FD Lieutenant James Thelen

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Firefighters approach house fire with tools

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Firefighters prepare to take a line into a house

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Ferrara Inferno fire truck

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Firefighters raise ground ladder at fire

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Buffalo Grove firefighter with a saw

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Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-4-20

This from Erick Haak:

Chicago had a still and box alarm at 8737 S. Constance this afternoon that resulted in several people being transported to hospitals, including firefighters. 

massive smoke at house fire

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massive smoke engulfs Firefighters on ladder

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Firefighters mask up for entry

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Firefighters at house fire with flames

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Firefighters battle fire

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Firefighters battle fire

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Working fire in Des Plaines, 12-15-18 (more)

From a reader:

Here’s a better photo of first arriving DES PLAINES Eng. 63 & Twr 63 interior fire fight of course

Arrival photo of a House fire at 625 Millers Road in Des Plaines, IL12/15/18

Arrival photo of the house fire at 625 Millers Road in Des Plaines 12/15/18

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Box Alarm in Zion, 12-18-18 (more)

This from Jeff Rudolph:

Pictures from Zion’s box alarm at 1709 Dusk dr. 12/18/18
Firefighters fight house fire

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Winthrop Harbor FD Truck 1731

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Zion FD Engine 1811

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Firefighter uses hose at fire scene

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Firefighters fight house fire

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Firefighters fight house fire

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Box Alarm in Zion, 12-18-18

Photos from Tim Olk of the house fire at 1709 Dusk Drive. in Zion 12/18/18

damage from fireplace fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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heavy smoke from house fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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Firefighter pulls hose

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Firefighters battle house fire

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house fire in Zion IL

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heavy smoke from house fire

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Firefighters enter house on fire

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Zion FD Engine 1811

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Firefighters battle house fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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heavy smoke from house fire

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heavy smoke from house fire

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House fire in Dolton, 3-15-18

Photos from Tim Olk of a fire near 148th and Dobson in Dolton 3/25/18.

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Still and Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-1-18

This from Eric Haak:

The temperature was -6 with a -25 wind chill when this fire came in about 6:45 New Year’s Day. The home was heavily involved when the first company landed and frozen hydrants prompted a still and box alarm shortly after the arrival of the 15th Battalion chief. The structure was located near the intersection of 47th Street and Western Avenue. 15 people were displaced.

house fire in frigid weather

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house fire in frigid weather

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house fire in frigid weather

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house fire in frigid weather

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house fire in frigid weather

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house fire in frigid weather

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House fire in Buffalo Grove, 9-9-17

Buffalo Grove police and fire units were sent to 96 University Drive Saturday morning (9/9/17) just before 6:30 in the morning after reviewing reports from a passerby of smoke coming from the home. Police officers arrived first and began ringing the doorbell and banging on the doors in an attempt to wake the homeowners.

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Arlington Heights Engine 4 and Buffalo Grove Tower 25 arrived within minutes and stretched a line to the front door before making entry. Smoke was escaping from the second floor, and the first floor was heavily charged with smoke as well. Thick smoke then pushed from the front door as it was breached.

Buffalo Groev Tower 25 Ferrara

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firefighters wait for water before entering house on fire

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firefighter enters house on fire

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The alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 for the working fire and two additional ambulances were requested to the scene when it was reported that three occupants might be inside the house.

heavy smoke pushes from house on fire

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heavy smoke pushes from house on fire

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fire engine lays hose in the street

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heavy smoke pushes from house on fire

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Neighbors subsequently informed the police that the cars in the driveway did not belong to the homeowners and that a car that did belong to them was not present. Primary and secondary searches confirmed that the only inhabitants during the fire were two cats. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate the cats which did not survive.

firefighter rescues cat from house fire

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