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Police officers and firefighters in Winnetka, IL were dispatched for a reported house fire before 1PM on Wednesday (9/2/20) at 614 Pine Lane. Battalion 28 was first on the scene and reported flames showing from the C-Sector. The alarm was upgraded to a working fire for additional resources. Glencoe Engine 30 stretched 400′ of 5″ to a hydrant on the cross street and then supplied Winnetka Engine 28 through another 400′ that they dropped. Several lines were stretched into the house as companies attacked heavy fire in the attic. Additional lines were positioned around the exterior of the building as well.

The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm at roughly the 20-minute mark. The fire vented through the roof in at least three areas. In addition to the interior lines, a cellar nozzle was inserted from the roof into one of the openings and then reapplied into a second area. The fire was brought under control without extending much beyond the attic spaces.

Fire at the Indonesian Consulate General’s residence in Winnetka — Larry Shapiro photo

Fire at the Indonesian Consulate General’s residence in Winnetka — Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters on the roof of a house use a cellar nozzle to douse flames in the atti — Larry Shapiro photo

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House fire in Winnetka, IL – October 4, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on October 7, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: fire scene photos, firemen on the roof of a house with heavy smoke, Tim Olk, Winnetka Fire Department. Leave a Comment

Firefighters in Winnetka, IL battled a stubborn fire that was working it’s way through the void spaces in a large home. They were assisted by firefighters from several neighboring departments as the alarm was escalated from the working fire (Code 4) to the Box Alarm level.

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

smoke from the roof of a house fire

Tim Olk photo

House fire in Winnetka, IL – February 26, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 27, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: elevated master stream working at house fire, Evanston Fire & Life Safety Department, fire scene video, fire trucks at night fire scene, fire trucks at winter fire scene, firefighting video, firemen at winter fire scene, Glenview Fire Department, house fully engulfed in fire, house fully involved in fire, ladder truck with aerial raised and elevated master stream, Larry Shapiro, Northbrook Fire Department, Northfield Fire Department, Northfield Fire Rescue, Pierce fire engine at night fire scene, Skokie FIre Department, Smeal Sirius ladder quint, video of firefighting operations, Winnetka Fire Department, Winnetka fire engine at fire scene, winter fire scene photos, winter fire scene video. Leave a Comment

From Chicagoareafire.com:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Another image showing the house fully involved. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

One of the elevated master stream goes to work from the driveway. Larry Shapiro

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Heavy fire vents through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Truck with elevated master stream deployed. Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck in smoke at night fire scene

Smoke engulfs the truck and firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo

ice covered firefighting gear

A mask encrusted in ice. Larry Shapiro photo

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