Lake Forest firefighters were called to 81 W. North Avenue Thursday morning (2/23/17) for smoke in the basement of an occupied house undergoing some renovation. Black smoke was reported on arrival and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire.

As conditions deteriorated and sections of the first floor became unstable, the alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm. The fire was declared under control shortly thereafter and the incident commander began releasing companies.

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

ambulance at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

fire trucks at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

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This from Steve Redick:

Happened to be in the area, this is a long way from my usual still district. Fire was a done deal but I got to see and shoot a bunch of rigs I never see.

Steve

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 51

Steve Redick photo

Lake Bluff FD fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Countryside FPD tower ladder

Steve Redick photo

Deerfield-Bannockburn FPD Squad 19

Steve Redick photo

Lake Forest FD fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Bull dog character on fire truck

Steve Redick photo

Lake Forest FD fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Knollwood FD quint

Steve Redick photo

Highland Park FD Squad 33

Steve Redick photo

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