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All posts for the month January, 2020


On January 27, 2020, Weymouth Fire was dispatched to a reported fire on Commercial Street near the Braintree line. Companies had heavy fire showing on arrival and a working fire was requested. The fire was fought defensively as the roof was discovered to be soft and everyone was reported to be out of the building. More photos can be found here:

night fire scene
Sean Fesko/911 ERV photo
night fire scene
Sean Fesko/911 ERV photo
night fire scene
Sean Fesko/911 ERV photo

On January 26, 2020, Boston Fire was dispatched to a reported fire on Seaver Street. Companies had heavy fire on arrival and a report of one occupant still in the building that was rescued shortly after arrival. Crews fought the fire offensively, keeping it to a first-alarm assignment and knocking the heavy fire down within 15 minutes. While checking for extension a cat was rescued from the building. It appeared to be okay. More photos can be found here:
Sean Fesko/911 ERV

Boston Firefighter at fire scene
Sean Fesko/911 ERV
Boston house gutted by fire
Sean Fesko/911 ERV
aftermath of Boston house fire
Sean Fesko/911 ERV

 3-11 Alarm commercial fire at 8500 S. Vincennes Avenue in Chicago 1/14/20

huge flames at night time fire
Steve Redick photo
huge flames at night time fire
Steve Redick photo
huge flames at night time fire
Steve Redick photo
huge flames at night time fire
Steve Redick photo
huge flames at night time fire
Steve Redick photo
fire engine pumping at night
Steve Redick photo
large diamater hose at fire scene
Steve Redick photo

the video can be seen at Chicagoareafire.com

The Harvey Fire Department (IL) had a 3-Alarm fire in a commercial building Sunday morning (1/19). There was heavy fire on the second floor of the 50 x 75 corner building. Once the main body had been brought under control, there was a ton of overhaul to be done in the frigid temperatures with a lot of hidden fire that needed to be located before being extinguished. Eric Haak

Pierce fire truck at night fire
Eric Haak photo
Firefighters battle fire at night
Eric Haak photo
heavy smoke from fire at night
Eric Haak photo
fire engine on a hydrant
Eric Haak photo
Firefighter climbs aerial ladder at night
Eric Haak photo

Sunday, (1/19/20) Chicago’s Battalion 18 and the group arrived to find fire in a 3-sty new construction apartment building, 40’x100′ at 4024 W. Wilcox. Fire was on the top floor and companies had a hard time reaching the seat of the fire. Engine Co. 95 lead out to the front and Engine Co. 38 lead out to the rear. With fire conditions worsening, 2-2-4 requested a Box. Shortly thereafter, crews got a good knock on the fire. In total, 3 lines were lead out and Truck 26 cut numerous holes in the roof. Chi-Town Fire Photos

smoke and flames from top floor apartment
Chi-Town Fire Photos
smoke and flames from top floor apartment
Chi-Town Fire Photos
smoke and flames from top floor apartment
Chi-Town Fire Photos
smoke and flames from top floor apartment
Chi-Town Fire Photos
apartment building fire in Chicago
Chi-Town Fire Photos
aerial ladder to the roof
Chi-Town Fire Photos
reverse lay at fire scene
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Firefighter in PPE carries power saw
Chi-Town Fire Photos