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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods (LRFPD) in Illinois and neighboring firefighters were sent to 1505 Garden Court in unincorporated Lake County just before noon today (12/26/17) for a house fire. Units responding reported a header in the sky long before they arrived on the scene. LRFPD Battalion 51 found flames blowing out of the garage and attic upon arrival and requested the working fire upgrade.

It appeared that the house may have been unoccupied at the time of the fire and was undergoing renovation.

The first hydrant was found to be inoperable and as lines were pulled from LRFPD Squad 51, Buffalo Grove Engine 26 dropped a large line from the end of the block to establish a continuous water supply. Wheeling Tower 24 was setup in front of the house.

An interior attack knocked down the fire on the second floor and attic as other lines hit fire in the garage. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm bringing additional units to the scene.

fire apparatus in street during house fire

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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Rosenbauer America Commander Cobra tower ladder working at a house fire

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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smoke and flames from house on fire in the winter

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house fire scene in the winter

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fire apparatus in street during house fire

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firefighters operate a hose line cathouse fire

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frozen fire hydrant in front of house on fire

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firefighters operate a hose line cathouse fire

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aftermath of house fire

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aftermath of house fire

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aftermath of house fire

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firefighter after battling a fire

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