More from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
While waiting for a water supply to be established, an officer from Garden Homes observes the intense fire and the daunting task that lies ahead in knocking it down. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another image showing the substantial fire that was facing firefighters. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Hazel Crest Engine 1226 deployed the master stream from the Skyboom aerial. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Firefighters making a hit on the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dixmoor Engine 33 is pumping after receiving a continuous water supply. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Heavy fire continues to burn as companies work to control it. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another foam line is used to combat the intense fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A front end loader was brought in to gain access to the pile of tires that was surrounded by the cars.
An end loader works to clear a path for firefighters to get at the remaining hot spots. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
It took companies 3 hours to bring the fire under control.
Part of the fire was on the opposite side of a creek which hampered the efforts of firefighters. Here, the Robbins tower ladder gets water on that fire across the creek that ran along the south end of the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Here is a list of most departments that were on-scene:RobbinsBlue IslandMerrionette ParkGarden Homes FPDFrankfortNorthwest Homer FPDPosenCrestwoodMidlothianFlossmoorPhoenixDixmoorHazel CrestOak Forest
