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Electrical fire in Wheeling, IL – January 3, 2018

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 6, 2018

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: electric box outside apartment building engulfed in fire, firefighters attempt to extinguish huge flames that engulf electric control box, flames flare as firefighters use water and foam to douse fire, Larry Shapiro, Rosenbauer America Commander fire engine, shapirophotography.net, Wheeling FD Engine 42, Wheeling Fire Department, winter fire scene. Leave a Comment

Wheeling (IL) firefighters responding for a report of smoke in an apartment found the outdoor electric box engulfed in flames on arrival. The call to 950 Lexington Court came in just after 3AM 1/3/18. As firefighters awaited the arrival of Com Ed, they stretched lines and evacuated the building. Approximately one hour on the scene, the box was de-energized. Water and then foam was used to extinguish the remaining fire. Power was rerouted and restored to the building allowing residents then back into their apartments.

huge flames engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

huge flames engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

huge flames engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

huge flames engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters attempt to extinguish huge flames that engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters attempt to extinguish huge flames that engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters attempt to extinguish huge flames that engulf electric control box

Larry Shapiro photo