Northfield house fire 8-28-11

Updated: 10 AM

Late Sunday night, residents in Northfield reported smoke in the 300 block of Eaton Street. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from an unknown source throughout the block. As they walked the area, the fire engine moved to the next block and discovered thick smoke pouring from a one-story brick ranch house at 344 Wagner Road.
Winnetka firefighters ventilate the roof as firefighters from Glencoe enter the house on Wagner Road with a second line. Tim Olk photo

Smoke dissipates as interior companies hit the fire and ventilation is complete. Tim Olk photo

As Glencoe firefighters enter the house, Northfield firefighters search the garage where they found the lights on a vehicle were illuminated. Tim Olk photo
The incident was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire, and Northfield crews quickly got to work. Mutual aid from Winnetka, Northbrook, Glenview, Glencoe, and Wilmette responded. The fire was brought under control rapidly. Fortunately, no one was inside the home at the time, though the family dog did not survive the blaze.
Northfield Squad 29 was the first unit on the scene. Firefighters can be seen on the roof after completing vertical ventilation. Larry Shapiro photo

Squad 29 had a primary and backup line going into the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Glencoe Squad 30 provided supplemental lighting in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A Glencoe firefighter prepares to remove his personal protective equipment (PPE) after exiting the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Almost no damage was visible from the street. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof and broke several windows to ventilate the house while fighting the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenview Engine 13 was one of the Code 4 companies. Larry Shapiro photo

After additional staffing was available, firefighters brought Engine 29 to the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were on-site capturing the event. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Local officials are reminding residents to ensure their smoke detectors are working and to have an emergency plan in place.
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