Photos by Jeff Rudolph of the 2-Alarm fire in Waukegan, 12-25-20
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Fox Lake responded to the 35000 block of N. Hunt in Ingleside around 11 pm on 12/10/20. First in companies were faced with heavy fire, multiple rescues, and water issues. Command went to the box for tenders, and manpower. Tragically, 2 young girls perished in the fire, and 4 adults were transported to area hospitals in serious to critical condition. A GOFundMe site has been set up to help. Evans Family Fire Fundraiser, if you want to give to a good cause, and help in this Holiday Season.Jeff R.
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11/18/2020 – Beach Park,IL
A homeowner was burning leaves when they blew onto the deck and up against the vinyl sided house. First arriving companies found heavy fire to the exterior of the home communicating inside, and into a detached garage. Command upgraded to the working still, and then to a Box Alarm. Crews were unable to make a safe interior attack. Two dogs reported inside the home, got out safely.
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10/30/2020Zion responded to a report of a basement fire, with the caller still inside the house looking for her dog. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke showing, and the caller outside the home, with no dog. Command ungraded to the working still, and then to box 18-1 to the first alarm. Then dog was reunited with its owners. Fire extended into the attic, and eventually through the roof. Jeff Rudolph
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10/15/20Northbrook responded to 1630 Ferndale Avenue for a reported fire. Northbrook companies, along with a Glenview truck pulled up with light smoke from the roof. It turned out to be a small fire on the exterior rear of the home.Jeff Rudolph
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9/28/20 – North Chicago 0504 hrsBox 15-1 to the Box level for a well-involved house at 2330 Lewis Av. The house appeared to be vacant, and for sale.Jeff Rudolph
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Beach Park, Newport, Zion, and Pleasant Prairie,WI assisted Winthrop Harbor for a large garage fire at 207 Oakdale Ave. Zion 1811 was first in and found smoke with no visible flames from a metal pole barn garage. Crews found fire in the rafters, but had some difficulty gaining entry due to heavy storage inside the garage. Command ungraded to the Working Still, bringing Great Lakes, and Gurnee to the scene.Jeff Rudolph
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08/24/20 – Night two of protests in Kenosha,WI led to several business looted and set ablaze. The largest was several storefronts along 22nd av. Kenosha activated a MABAS response to the 5th alarm Bringing in several Illinois departments, most sat in the staging area most of the night, but crews from Zion, Newport, Gurnee, and several others were put to work. Jeff Rudolph
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New engine for Gurnee (more)
May 28
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Gurnee’s new Engine 1322, 2019 E-One, had to be placed into service for a few days due to 2 engines needing repairs this week.Jeff R
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