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Des Plaines (IL) firefighters were called to 539 Westmere Road around 12:20PM on Friday (1/26/18) for reports of fire in an attached garage. The initial call was followed by multiple 9-1-1 calls. Engine 63 arrived first and reported heavy fire from the attached garage that spread into the second floor of the split-level house. Strong winds blew smoke across the street obscuring visibility on the street.

The fire was too intense to make entry so an exterior line was used with foam to make an initial attack and Tower Ladder 63 was setup to the roof for ventilation. Four lines were used and the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes.

Pierce fire truck at house fire

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Pierce fire trucks at house fire

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aftermath of house fire from attached garage

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firefighters vent roof with a saw

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aftermath of house fire

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Pierce fire engine with lines off

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fleet of Pierce fire trucks on scene

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aftermath of house fire from attached garage

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aftermath of house fire from attached garage

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire from attached garage

Larry Shapiro photo

fleet of Pierce fire trucks on scene

Larry Shapiro photo

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