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2-Alarm house fire in Evanston 3/20/15 (click the link for a video file from Jim McCall)

 

house fire with flames through the roof

Tim Olk photo

house fire with flames through the roof

Tim Olk photo

house fire with flames through the roof

Tim Olk photo

heavy smoke from house fire

Tim Olk photo

fireman slhouteed on ladder

Tim Olk photo

heavy smoke from house fire

Tim Olk photo

heavy smoke from house fire

Tim Olk photo

house gutted by fire

Tim Olk photo

3-11 Alarm fire and a Haz Mat Level I at 3800 W. 38th Street.

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

fire truck at night fire scene in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

More images at chicagoareafire.com

Adams County Pennsylvania Box 1-8-30 was struck Tuesday evening 3/24/15 at 19:26 hours for a reported house fire on Flickinger Road in Straban Township just off the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30). The Adams County 911 Communications Center advised Gettysburg Fire Chief Hurshel Shank (Chief 1) they were receiving multiple calls for a well involved garage fire.

First due company, the Gettysburg Volunteer Fire Department arrived confirming the dispatch of a fully-involved garage fire attached to a two-story, single-family dwelling. A working dispatch was requested, bringing additional resources for R.I.T., plus tankers and an additional truck company.

A Blitzfire® nozzle was deployed to the garage while the crew from Engine 1-2 advanced a hand line to the alpha side of the house, forced entry, and made a search for occupants as well as beginning fire attack for the fire that was now extending into the living area. Heavy fire was found in the basement as well as the top floor of the house.

Several hand lines were deployed throughout all sides of  the burning structure. The search proved negative for residents, however two family cats were found deceased. The fire was brought under control in about one hour with no injuries to firefighters. Extensive overhaul was needed.

Chief 1 along with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal returned the following morning to investigate the origin and cause. The fire, which originated in the garage, was ruled accidental. All garage contents were destroyed including a car.

Additional Photo Gallery Here

All Photos by Steve Roth – 911 Photography

house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fyllu engulfed in flames at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fire at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fire at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

firemen battle a house fire at night

Steve Roth – 911 Photography

Windsor, Ct had this working fire at 39 Summit Dr on 3/24/15. Members responded to calls reporting smoke from the windows and eves. Mutual aid from Blue Hills assisted Windsor at the scene.

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

fire trucks at winter fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

Sutphen tower ladder works at fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

fire chiefs supervise fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

From PIX11.com:

The FDNY [responded t0] a seven-alarm fire at an East Village apartment building following an explosion Thursday afternoon that left at least twelve people injured, at least three in critical condition and another in serious condition according to officials.

The collapse happened at a 5-story mixed-occupancy building on Second Avenue and East 7th Street. The explosion possibly happened in a first floor business, and spread to the apartments above. A neighboring building was also on fire.

7-alarm fire in Manhattan

Mike Nouveau photo

7-alarm fire in Manhattan

Henry Lihn photo

7-alarm fire in Manhattan

Ben Fink Shapiro photo

7-alarm fire in Manhattan

Ben Fink Shapiro photo

 

Vernon, CT had this 2nd alarm in a vacant building at 63 High Street on 3/23/15 @2145 hours.  Winter still has a grip on us as members had to deal with very cold temps, ice, snow, and a very hilly terrain.

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

fireman vents roof at night with flames

Patrick Dooley photo

fireman in tower ladder platform at night

Patrick Dooley photo

E-ONE ladder at fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

house fire at night with flames through the roof

Patrick Dooley photo