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4-Alarm fire in Wadsworth, IL, January 23, 2014 (part 2)

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 25, 2014

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Here’s my video from the Newport Township FPD house fire in Wadsworth, IL.

A gallery with my images can be found HERE

Here are images from Jeff Rudolph:

large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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fireman covered with ice

Jeff Rudolph photo

fire truck covered with ice

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Here are images from Tim Olk:

large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

large home in Wadsworth IL destroyed by fire 1-23-14

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firemen rescue chickens from house fire

Tim Olk photo

fireman rescues chicken from house fire

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fireman covered with ice

Tim Olk photo

Several photographers were at a massive warehouse fire at 1829 54th Avenue in Cicero, IL Tuesday evening. The fire started in a vacant, 3-story brick warehouse with possible squatters. The flames were fierce and quickly spread to the roof of an adjacent 1-story, occupied, commercial structure to the south. Temperatures went from 10 degrees down to 2 degrees with a windchill of -12. Companies encountered frozen hydrants and limited water to supply all of the master streams.

Two tower ladders, one straight ladder, a TDA, a Snorkel, and a Rosenbauer/Metz platform were all flowing master streams in addition to at least one deck gun from an engine. After the 4th alarm, a task force was requested from a neighboring division with three engines and three more trucks. The Chicago Fire Department sent a ladder, a battalion chief, and then an engine and hose wagon to supply water from Chicago hydrants several blocks away.

Images from Eric Haak, Tim Olk, and John Tulipano. My images and video will follow later.

massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

John Tulipano photo

massive warehouse fire in Cicero IL 1-21-14

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Working fire in Highland Park, IL – January 15, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 18, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: chief fire officer at fire scene, fire scene photos, firefighter rescues cat from house fire, fireman administers oxygen to cat, Highland Park Fire Department, Tim Olk, winter fire scene photos. Leave a Comment

The Highland Park Fire Department received a report of a house fire at 2776 Oak Street, located at the far northern edge of town along the Ft Sheridan property and the lakefront. A Commonwealth Edison worker reported smoke coming from the house. The alarm dispatch went right to the Code 4 for the working fire, bringing all Highland Park units in addition to Highwood, Countryside, and Deerfield.

Upon arrival, the size up mentioned smoke showing from two sides. Firefighters found a well involved kitchen fire that was contained quickly. The occupants were not home at the time. Firefighters brought a cat out of the house and administered oxygen. Reportedly another cat perished.

Tim Olk submitted these images from the scene.

Highland Park IL firemen battle winter house fire 1-15-14

Tim Olk photo

fireman rescues cat from house fire

Tim Olk photo

Highland Park IL firemen battle winter house fire 1-15-14

Tim Olk photo

fireman rescues cat from house fire

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Highland Park IL firemen battle winter house fire 1-15-14

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Chicago working fire – January 12, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 14, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Chicago Fire Department, dogs rescued from house fire, firefighters rescue dog from frozen lake, firemen rescue dog from fire, firemen save dogs from house fire, Tim Olk, winter fire scene photos. Leave a Comment

`Chicago working fire in the 2400 block of N. Drake. 2 1/2 story frame, fire on 2 and in the attic. A member of Squad 2 saved two dogs`

Tim Olk

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firefighter rescues dog from house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

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Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight winter house fire

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Chicago firefighter rescues dog from house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firefighters work in record cold temperatures, January 6, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 7, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firemen battle house fire in frigid temperatures, Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures, Eric Haak, frozen couplings at winter fire, frozen fire hose at winter fire, Tim Olk, winter fire scene photos. 1 comment

I arrived 25 minutes into this job which started just before noon on Monday in Chicago at the intersection of Thomas and Pulaski. The temperature at that time was -14 and the wind chills were varying around -35. There was not much to see as far as firefighting but with much respect to all people working outdoors in these conditions, I thought I would share some images of companies picking up.

Eric Haak

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

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More images from Tim Olk:

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

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Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

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Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

Chicago firemen fight house fire in sub zero temperatures

Tim Olk photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, January 3, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 5, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firemen battle warehouse fire in frigid temperatures, Dave Weaver, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, Josh Boyajian, Tim Olk. Leave a Comment

Several Chicago area photographers submitted images from a 3-11 Alarm fire in a commercial warehouse on Chicago’s northwest side. The fire was at 1945 N. Latrobe and consumed a building that housed cement mixers. Access to the building was limited as it was in the rear of a property with only one entrance.

Josh Boyajian photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Dave Weaver photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Several photographers contributed photos from the scene of a commercial fire in Evanston, IL that destroyed a restaurant and adjacent stores during the early morning hours of December 29, 2013. Upon arrival of the first Evanston units, the alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm and then to a 2nd Alarm.

Two tractor-drawn aerials and one tower ladder operated elevated master streams in addition to several multi-versals. There was a major structural collapse of one side of the corner building during the defensive attack. One firefighter suffered from an ankle injury during the incident.

(from Steve Redick) Took in this job in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The fire was in the downtown area at Davis and Oak. I arrived just as they were getting water to the Skokie tower ladder. The fire involved two restaurants and a nail salon and threatened some additional similar occupancies. This fire was very noteworthy because it is the only time I can recall two tillered trucks operating at a single fire. Around here tillers are a very rare beast. There was a catastrophic collapse, most likely due to the failure of the truss roof structure, but it was well anticipated and all members were well clear.

Steve

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Steve Redick photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

Jeff Rudolph photo

large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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large fire destroys stores in downtown Evanston 12-29-13

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More photos can be found at chicagoareafire.com