Firefighters from Prospect Heights address a growing brush fire in the Potawatami Woods Forest Preserve near Dundee and Portwine Roads. Tim Olk photo

Fire travels through tall grasses in the Potawatami Woods Forest Preserve. Tim Olk photo

A firefighter uses a hose to prevent the fire from spreading. Tim Olk photo

A Prospect Heights Fire Department lieutenant oversees the operations on the south end of the large burn area. Tim Olk photo

The officer keeps an eye on the fire's path as a firefighter tries to prevent further spread. Tim Olk photo

Lincolnshire make their way to another area that is burning. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters begin to repack equipment onto Long Grove Brush 55 after all fires have been contained. Tim Olk photo