Knollwood Truck 44 was the first-in truck. Knollwood and Lake Bluff respond together on most alarms. Jeff Rudolph photo Lake Bluff Engine 519, a 2007 Pierce Saber, was the first engine on the scene and set up in the 'A' Sector in front of the house. Jeff Rudolph photo Highwood Truck 37, a 2001 HME Smeal 75' quint, was on standby for the box alarm. Jeff Rudolph photo Fire vents through the roof as a firefighter works to knock down any remaining fire in the lower soffit. Others can be seen inside the house on the second floor where the fire has been contained. Jeff Rudolph photo Light smoke is visible from the front of the house as firefighters work to chase hot spots and begin overhaul. Jeff Rudolph photo Firefighters carry a ladder to the roof for safety before gaining access for ventilation. Jeff Rudolph photo A firefighter is engulfed in smoke while working to vent the second floor of the house. Jeff Rudolph photo Highwood firefighter Karl Klotz regroups in the rear before heading in for overhaul. Jeff Rudolph photo Camping Fridges Cooler VIP,Food Camping Cooler Container,Beverage Cold Chilled Cooler Nantong Ecotherm Insulations Co., Ltd , https://www.vactherm-insulation.com
Lake Bluff 2-11 Alarm
A fire was reported this morning in Lake Bluff, and due to a visible header from the fire station, the alarm was immediately upgraded to a working fire before the first unit even arrived. Firefighters responded to 113 Woodland Avenue and found heavy smoke coming from the structure. The situation quickly escalated into a MABAS Box Alarm. Lake Bluff received assistance from Knollwood and Lake Forest on the initial response, while units from Highwood, Highland Park, North Chicago, Libertyville, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Countryside were dispatched as part of the box alarm.
Approximately 30 minutes after the initial call, a second alarm was requested when the fire broke through the roof. The older Tudor-style home required extensive overhaul, which meant multiple companies had to rotate in for relief. Tim Olk was nearby and arrived just after the first units, while Jeff Rudolph also made it to the scene and captured several photos. Some of Tim’s images will be posted in an update.