house fire in Prairieview IL

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The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD was dispatched for a reported house fire at 4:26AM Thursday morning (1/3/19) on North Apple Hill Lane in Prairie View, IL. Responding units from nearby Station 51 saw a glow in the sky and the response was upgraded to a working fire. Arriving companies found a two-story house that was fully engulfed by fire. The house was believed to be vacant and undergoing some renovation. The ladder pipe from Truck 53 went into service right away along with three hand lines as the entire operation was defensive.

Larry Shapiro photo

house destroyed by fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

house destroyed by fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters battle house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

house destroyed by fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

house destroyed by fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters battle house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Engine 53 HME Ahrens Fox RAT

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 51 quint with lines of

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 51 quint with lines of

Larry Shapiro photo

house destroyed by fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Engine 53 HME Ahrens Fox RAT

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 51 quint with lines of

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 51 quint with lines of

Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods (IL) firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire last night at 20538 N. Clarice Avenue in unincorporated Lake County. While responding, the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire. The temperature was at 12 degrees and a steady, wind driven snow was falling as the first units arrived to find fire throughout the two-story house with two residents waiting outside.

The husband was transported to an area hospital by Lincolnshire personnel, reportedly with smoke inhalation and burns. The closest hydrant was frozen, and the alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as companies laid lines to another hydrant and setup Lincolnshire Truck 53 for master stream operations.

Both Lincolnshire engines were pumping as well as Truck 53.  Mutual and auto-aid companies at the scene included Long Grove, Countryside, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Northfield, and Grayslake.

Images here are from Sally Miller, a neighbor, and Larry Shapiro who arrived after the roof collapsed. There is a short video at the bottom of this post.

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house fully engulfed in fire

Sally Miller photo

house destroyed by fire

Sally Miller photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

A gas line burns freely on the side of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

The rehab unit. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

Firemen stand watch over the gas fire. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

A Lincolnshire lieutenant covered with ice. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

Lincolnshire fire chief in front of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

Another firefighter that is iced over. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

Several lines were off the primary engine. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

The master stream is directed into the house. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

The engineer manages the attack lines. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle house fire in snow storm at night

Smoke obscures the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo