Nothing like a well-involved automobile to produce big flames and thick black smoke. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters open a door of the burning car. Tim Olk photo

The firefighter encounters heavy smoke from the passenger compartment. Tim Olk photo

Given the go-ahead, firefighters advance on the fully involved car. Larry Shapiro photo

An instructor shows the firefighters where to insert the halogen to pry open the hood. Tim Olk photo

After the fire is knocked down, a firefighter advances to hit the remaining fire under the hood. Larry Shapiro photo

Under the watchful eye of an instructor, a firefighter uses a saw to cut into the trunk. Larry Shapiro photo

A firefighter works to open the hood to expose the engine compartment. Tim Olk photo

Enveloped by smoke, a handline is used to wet down the engine compartment. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters work to get the hood open. Tim Olk photo

For those one or two in Illinois who have never met Tim Olk ... let me introduce you. Larry Shapiro photo