Posts Tagged heavy smoke from house fire

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12/30/16 (more)

Jan 1

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service Photos | 6 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

Washington and Sacramento yesterday. I arrived just as the fire went through the roof and operations were going defensive. This was an historic building that was under rehab. I think the best shot is of the snorkel postioned in a tight spot for an effective operation.

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Happy new year!

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD 6-3-9, Chicago FD Engine 103, Chicago FD Engine 26, Chicago FD Mobile Batter Vehicle, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 5, heavy smoke from house fire, Steve Redick

Working fire in Chicago, 1-1-17

Jan 1

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This from Eric Haak:

Firefighters in Chicago’s 5th Battalion rung in the New Year by battling this early morning basement blaze on the 6300 block of South Evans. Companies made an initial interior push before being given orders to evacuate the structure. At that time, the truck was moved from the front of the building and Squad 5’s Snorkel took a position in sector A. With the use of the Snorkel and several hand lines, the fire was brought under control and companies were eventually allowed back in to mop up. The large, frame residence had been vacant for several years. I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2017!

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 63, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, firefighters with hose line, heavy smoke from house fire

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12/30/16 (more)

Dec 31

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Video and photos from Steve Redick of the 2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12/30/16

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flames blowing out 2nd floor windows of mansion

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 44, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 5, flames through the roof of a house, heavy smoke from house fire, Steve Redick

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12/30/16 (more)

Dec 30

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This from Josh Boyajian:

I took a ride to the 2-11 this morning on the near west side. Fire was in a very nice building, about 50×100 Greystone. It looked to be most of the fire was on the second floor and in the attic. Companies were making an interior attack and Truck 36 was making numerous holes on the roof. It was a cold, windy morning, and it seemed like the fire really took off when the wind picked up.

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firefighters venting a roof as smoke billows from large home

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 103, Chicago FD Engine 44, Chicago FD Squad 2A, Chicago FD Truck 36, flames through the roof of a house, heavy smoke from house fire, HME fire engine pumping at large fire, Josh Boyajian

Working fire in Chicago, 11-19-16

Dec 3

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This from Eric Haak:

On Saturday, November 19th, the Chicago Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire shortly after sunrise. The Englewood Fire Alarm Office had received two different locations and the first engine arrived at the first address with nothing showing. The alarm office advised they were also getting calls for 74th Street and Engine 54 landed with a fire a few seconds later. The residence was occupied but no one was at home at the time. The last photo shows a little modification made to a spare rig.

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Firefighters prepare to enter burning house

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Firefighters on venting a roof during a fire

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Firefighters engulfed in smoke on house roof

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flames through the roof of a house with Firefighters

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Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire burning through the roof, fire scene photos, firefighters enter house on fire, firefighters ventilating a roof, heavy smoke from house fire, house fire in Chicago, roof vented at house fire

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 6-23-15

Jun 23

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Chicago companies battled a 2-11 Alarm fire in the 19th Battalion at 4958 S. Hermitage.

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fireman securing water supply in Chicago

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Tags: 2-11 alarm, Chicago fire trucks at fire scene, fire scene photos, heavy smoke from house fire

Calumet Park house fire, 7-21-14

Jul 22

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This from Eric Haak:

The Calumet Park Fire Department received a report of a structure on the 12400 block of South Honore at about 1920 hours on Monday evening (7-21-14). Response time for the first engine and truck was less than two minutes. Companies arrived to find the occupants outside and a fair amount of smoke pushing from the front door. Companies made entry and quickly found the seat of the fire to be in a back bedroom. Within three minutes of arrival, the Calumet Fire Department had the fire knocked down and held in check. The fire did not extend to any other rooms or the attic. Posen, Midlothian, Merrionette Park and Riverdale went auto-aid.

firemen enter a house with thick smoke coming out

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smoke conversion as water hits a house fire

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firefighter climbing ladder with saw and other tools

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fireman on the roof of a house with an ax

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Tags: Calumet Park Fire Department, conversion of smoke after firemen use water, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, fireman climbs ladder with saw, firemen making entry to building, flames blow out bedroom window, heavy smoke from house fire, HME fire truck, Riverdale Fire Department, smoke pours out the front door as firemen go inside

Cicero house fire, 3-20-14

Mar 22

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This from Drew Gresik:

Hey guys,

I also took in the Cicero Full Still in the 3500 block of 56th Court yesterday (3/20). Here are some of my shots.

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Tags: Cicero Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, firefighters enter house on fire, heavy smoke from house fire, house fire in Cicero, Seagrave fire engine at fire scene

Cicero house fire 3-20-14

Mar 21

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This from Eric Haak:

At approximately 1725 hours on Thursday, the Cicero Fire Department received calls of a residential structure fire on the 3500 block of South 56th Court. First companies on scene reported heavy fire from the rear of a 25 x 30, 1-story home. The fire was brought under control in under 10 minutes.

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Tags: Cicero Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, firefighters enter house on fire, heavy smoke from house fire, house fire in Cicero, Seagrave fire engine at fire scene

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 10-15-13

Oct 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Firefighters working | 2 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

EFAO dispatched a Still and Box alarm for a fire with people trapped @ 6730 s Emerald. E54 arrived and found a 2.5 sty wood frame fully involved. It communitcated to two other structures on the north and south side of the main fire building. After the fire was out, CFD found two victims in the main fire building including a 1 year old. I arrived approximatly 15 minutes into the fire. Here are my pictures.