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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods (LRFPD) in Illinois and neighboring firefighters were sent to 1505 Garden Court in unincorporated Lake County just before noon today (12/26/17) for a house fire. Units responding reported a header in the sky long before they arrived on the scene. LRFPD Battalion 51 found flames blowing out of the garage and attic upon arrival and requested the working fire upgrade.

It appeared that the house may have been unoccupied at the time of the fire and was undergoing renovation.

The first hydrant was found to be inoperable and as lines were pulled from LRFPD Squad 51, Buffalo Grove Engine 26 dropped a large line from the end of the block to establish a continuous water supply. Wheeling Tower 24 was setup in front of the house.

An interior attack knocked down the fire on the second floor and attic as other lines hit fire in the garage. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm bringing additional units to the scene.

fire apparatus in street during house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Dan McInerney photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Dan McInerney photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

Rosenbauer America Commander Cobra tower ladder working at a house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

Larry Shapiro photo

house fire scene in the winter

Dan McInerney photo

fire apparatus in street during house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters operate a hose line cathouse fire

Larry Shapiro photo

frozen fire hydrant in front of house on fire

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters operate a hose line cathouse fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighter after battling a fire

Larry Shapiro photo

a large photo gallery is at shapirophotography.net

More images from the fire at the Womans Club of Wilmette in Illinois on 2/17/15.

firemen with hose lion at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

Northbrook FD tower ladder at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

fireman covered with ice

Tim Olk photo

fireman covered with ice

Tim Olk photo

Pierce fire truck at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Tim Olk photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Tim Olk photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Tim Olk photo

Northbrook FD tower ladder at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

firemen with hose lion at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

 

From Chicagoareafire.com:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Another image showing the house fully involved. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

One of the elevated master stream goes to work from the driveway. Larry Shapiro

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Heavy fire vents through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Truck with elevated master stream deployed. Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck in smoke at night fire scene

Smoke engulfs the truck and firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo

ice covered firefighting gear

A mask encrusted in ice. Larry Shapiro photo

more images are available at chicagoareafire.com

a large gallery is found at shapirophotography.net

Here’s my video from the 4-Alarm fire on Sunday night in Northlake, IL.

Here are my photos and a video from a house fire in Norridge, IL on Tuesday, January 28. From what I was told the fire involved the chimney and wood burning stove in the basement, and the fire ran up to the attic. Make no mistake it was bitter cold, several degrees below zero. It was tough to do anything. Finally got some shots of the new rig working. This was a done deal in very short order.

Steve Redick

firemen set a ground ladder to the roof at a house fire scene

Steve Redick photo

heavy smoke pushes fro house fire

Steve Redick photo

firemen work to ventilate roof of house on fire

Steve Redick photo

firemen work to ventilate roof of house on fire

Steve Redick photo

Pierce Impel fire engine at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

More images can be seen at chicagoareafire.com

Steve Redick and Dan Shevlin took in a 2-11 Alarm fire sunday night at 5601 W Irving Park in Chicago, having to contend with blowing snow and blistery cold conditions.

This was January 26, 5601 Irving park Rd. We were headed for extreme sub zero cold and high winds, the temps were single digits and falling, and the wind was kicking up as the fire progressed. The fire apparently originated in the first floor Mexican restaurant, and spread rapidly through the building and into the cockloft. As I was on the way I heard the roof guys report fire and smoke from the vent holes and that was pretty early in the job.

Photography was challenging as when I arrived there were some pretty good snow conditions, so most of the images had to be available light. The sodium vapor streetlamps were plenty bright but color correcting all the images was quite the chore. Overall I was happy with many of the images, and I always like gritty bad weather type operations.

Steve Redick

From the Chicago Tribune:

An extra-alarm fire in Portage Park left two people injured Sunday night.

The fire started after 8 p.m. in a restaurant on the first floor of a two-story building that has apartments on the second floor. Crews remained at the scene until after 11 p.m.

The two people injured suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Our Lady of the Resurrection Hospital from the fire, at the corner of Central Avenue and Irving Park Road.

Police said the building was a total loss and everyone who lived there went to stay with relatives.

No firefighters were injured.

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

More images from Dan Shevlin

 

night fire scene in frigid temperatures and blowing snow

Dan Shevlin photo

Additional images can be viewed at chicagoareafire.com in several posts. Steve’s galleries can be found at www.ksc711.smugmug.com