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Fatal Box Alarm in Berwyn, 5-5-17 (part 3)

May 6

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | Comments off

Excerpts from ABC7Chicago.com:

Berwyn firefighters and police responded to reports of a fire in the 3300-block of South Home Avenue on Friday afternoon.

Police say there was excessive smoke and fire coming out of the roof and windows.

After firefighters extinguished the blaze, officials say they discovered a body inside the house. The identity of the victim is not known.

Berwyn police and fire officials are still investigating the blaze.

thanks Scott

A few images of the scene of the fatal house fire in Berwyn (5/5/17) from Josh Boyajian.

Berwyn FD Engine 902 on a hydrant

Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn fire engine on a hydrant

Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn FD Seagrave ladder truck at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn fire engine on a hydrant

Josh Boyajian photo

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Cicero Box Alarm 7-31-12 (update)

Aug 1

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | 5 Comments

Additional images from the Cicero Box Alarm this week at the Dollar General store on Cicero Avenue were submitted by Larry Shapiro, who also arrived after the fire had been knocked down.

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Engine 1 was on a hydrant just south of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Truck 2 was one of three aerial units setup in front of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero’s reserve truck was in service for the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Oak Park Truck 631 was due on the Box Alarm. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

The Forest Park engine supplied Bedford Park’s Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

The front windows were vented to clear the heavy smoke from the fire at the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

North Riverside responded to the scene with their tower ladder. Altogether, there were five truck companies on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

This shot looks north on Cicero Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12 RIT

North Riverside was the RIT company, shown here taking their equipment back to the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Assistant Chief Rick Moravcek discusses the fire with Bedrord Park personnel. Larry Shapiro photo

More images can be found HERE.

 

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Small fire in Oak Park 6-27-12

Jun 28

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service News, Reader submission | Comments off

This from Josh Boyajian:

Oak Park had a fire tonight in the rear of a 50×100 bow string truss building, they made a quick knock. Here are some pictures.

 

Small fire at Oak Park Building 6-27-12

Josh Boyajian photo

Small fire at Oak Park Building 6-27-12

Josh Boyajian photo

Small fire at Oak Park Building 6-27-12

Josh Boyajian photo

Small fire at Oak Park Building 6-27-12

Josh Boyajian photo

Small fire at Oak Park Building 6-27-12

Josh Boyajian photo

 

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