The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department (IL) requested MABAS Box 5-341 to the box level for a working house fire on Amberwood Dr around 2:30am on 2/25/23. Heavy fire and smoke conditions were showing from the Charlie side and roof area of the garage on arrival.
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Blue Island, Illinois had a box alarm on Sept. 21st, 2022 in a 2-sty, brick home that was well-involved when the first companies arrived. An aggressive interior attack by Blue Island and Posen firefighters resulted in a victim being pulled out. Companies were hampered by the overgrowth around the property and the overhead powerlines running in front. Most photos can be seen here:
Oak Park, IL had an extra alarm fire at 1034 Lake Street. A big, old 3.5-sty ordinary taxpayer building. Sounds like fire started in the rear on the first floor, and just took off. First-in companies Boxed it on arrival and found heavy fire throughout the 3-sty enclosed back porches. Fire had already entered the building on the upper floors and in the cockloft. Companies made numerous attempts at an aggressive interior attack but were pushed back by high heat and smoke on the 3rd floor. The incident ended up going to a 2nd Alarm and went completely defensive.
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Vernon, CT had this 3rd alarm at 82 union St on 3/29/21 at 17:06. Two occupants were rescued via ground ladder by the first arriving engine.
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Ellington, Ct struck 2 alarms prior to arrival at 160 Porter Rd on 7/11/20 at 13:02. The house was located on a dead end street and up a long driveway was fully involved on arrival. Numerous mutual aid tankers assisted at the scene.
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Thanks to Steve Redick for submitting this: 6-22-53, 4-11 Alarm fire at 2349 Harrison Street in Chicago
