3-Alarm fire in Lake Forest, January 28, 2014
Lake Forest firefighters responded to a basement fire reported at 180 W. Laurel Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The first arriving unit found no visible flames from the outside but encountered smoke upon entering the large home. Within approximately nine minutes, the alarm was escalated to a working still alarm, followed by a MABAS Box Alarm and then a second alarm as smoke began to escape from the roofline.
A hydrant was located at the end of a long, winding driveway. Both the Lake Forest engine and the Knollwood quint had difficulty navigating the route. Fire was discovered in the void space beneath the first floor and later spread into walls on the second level.
The alarm was upgraded to a third alarm to bring in additional units in case the fire became more difficult to control. Fortunately, the fire was contained quickly, limiting damage to the structure. Temperatures were just above freezing, with a negative windchill making conditions particularly harsh.
Several fire departments responded, including Lake Forest, Knollwood, Highwood, Mundelein, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Beach Park, Highland Park, Grayslake, Lake Villa, Wauconda, Round Lake, Countryside, Gurnee, Great Lakes, Fox Lake, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Long Grove, Barrington Countryside, and others. A Quad 2 Mobile Command Post and a Deerfield chief also arrived on scene.
Photographers Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk captured the event, showcasing the effort of crews battling the fire in cold weather. Images included E-One quints, Pierce engines, and firefighters in full gear. The scene was filled with apparatus, with many trucks lined up along the narrow street.
The complete set of photos will soon be available on Larry Shapiro’s website.
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