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House fire in Wilmette, IL – August 22, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on August 25, 2016

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Wilmette (IL) firefighters were called to their first fire of the day Monday afternoon just before 2PM (8/22/16) at 1336 Ashland Avenue where workers were apparently on the roof. The initial report was a possible attic fire. The house was located within blocks of Wilmette Station 26 and units arrived quickly reporting smoke from the attic and some visible fire. The alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 working fire which brought mutual aid companies from Evanston, Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie.

The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes though companies remained on the scene for over an hour doing overhaul, venting, and chasing hot spots. Most mutual aid companies were released before 3:30PM when RED Center dispatched another house fire in Wilmette. This will be covered in a separate post.

video by Jim McCall

E-ONE tower ladder through trees to roof

Larry Shapiro photo

fire hydrant with hose connected

Larry Shapiro photo

water coming through roof from hose line

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters on roof of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighter covered with insulation after fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Skokie FD Lieutenant after battling a fire

Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE tower ladder with jacks out on narrow street

Larry Shapiro photo

more photos at shapirophotography.net