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House fire in Wayne, IL – June 15, 2019

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 16, 2019
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At approximately 06:20am (6/15/19), the West Chicago FPD (IL) was dispatched to a house fire at 31w311 Prairie in Village of Wayne. As companies went en-route they were advised by DuComm that a Wayne Police Officer found the fire and heavy smoke and flames were visible. This area in non-hydranted and a tender operation was established on Smith road north of the fire building.  John Tulipano

house engulfed by fire
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house engulfed by fire
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house engulfed by fire
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house engulfed by fire
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firefighters battle house fire
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Firefighters battle house fire
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Fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago, IL – April 17, 2019

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 20, 2019
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2-Alarm fire 2130 hours 4/17/19 at 141 West Grand Lake Blvd in West Chicago, IL. One man was rescued and later died in the hospital. One resident died at the scene.

fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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fatal 2-Alarm fire in West Chicago
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Working fire in West Chicago, IL – March 10, 2018 (more)

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 12, 2018
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Additional photos from the Working fire in West Chicago, IL – March 10, 2018

Carol Stream Fire District Squad 27

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Carol Stream Fire District Engine 29

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York Center FPD pumper tanker

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Warrenville FPD tower ladder

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West Chicago FPD tower ladder

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St Charles Fire Department pumper tanker

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Carol Stream Fire District Truck 28

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St Charles Fire Department pumper tanker

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Firefighters at house fire

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West Chicago FPD Tanker 5

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Carol Stream Fire District Truck 28

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Carol Stream Fire District Truck 28

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Working fire in West Chicago, IL – March 10, 2018

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 10, 2018
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Firefighters in West Chicago, IL battled a house fire at 29W221 Oak Knoll Road 3/10/18.

heavy fire from house on fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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heavy fire from house on fire

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heavy fire from house on fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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heavy fire from house on fire

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heavy fire from house on fire

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Firefighters battle house fire

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House burn down in West Chicago, IL – June 27, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 1, 2015
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Had a nice opportunity to take this in last Saturday, in West Chicago, IL. Lots’a nice rig shots and some interesting fire behavior shots, and some fun group images too. All can be seen here: 

Steve Redick

firemen pose with burning house

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firemen use ladder to force garage door

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heavy flames at house fire

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fire engine with burning house

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firemen on roof of house with salvage tarp

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heavy flames at house fire

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heavy flames at house fire

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heavy flames at house fire

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Wheaton Fire Department fire truck

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West Chicago FDP fire engine

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Industrial fire in West Chicago, IL – April 15, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 16, 2015
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Wednesday, April 15th at approximately 0625, the West Chicago FPD was dispatched to a dryer fire (not extended) at 704 Washington, in the General Mills Plant.Upon further investigation, companies found a dryer the size of several semi trailers end to end burning on the 3rd floor.Subsequent upgrades to a general alarm and than a MABAS box alarm for additional manpower. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes.

John Tulipano

fire trucks at fire scene

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Pierce fire engine at fire scene

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firemen at fire scene

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Pierce fire engine

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fire chief with command post

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E-ONE fire engine

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E-ONE fire engine

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fire chief with command post

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