Countryside FPD Full Still Alarm 6-1-11

The Countryside Fire Protection District responded to a reported house fire near Route 45 and Oakwood Road in Indian Creek around 9:00 PM on Wednesday. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. Lincolnshire-Riverwoods sent a squad unit, while Mundelein and Libertyville dispatched two quint engines as the alarm was upgraded to a full structure fire. Later, a Box Alarm was called to bring in additional companies to cover for the Countryside stations. The fire, which reportedly started in the basement and spread to the first floor, was quickly brought under control. Fortunately, all residents were able to evacuate safely without injury. However, a dog that was inside the home did not survive the incident. Larry Shapiro arrived after the fire had been extinguished and submitted several photos capturing the scene. A small gallery of images is available HERE.

Countryside Fire Protection District house fire 6-1-11 on Route 45 at Oakwood Road

A vent cut into the roof is the only visible damage from the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

The fire was venting out the rear of the house when companies arrived. Larry Shapiro photo

Countryside Engine 412 supplied handlines from the driveway, and received water from Engine 411 on a hydrant out on Route 45. Larry Shapiro photo

The house was situated on the corner of Route 45 on the left and Oakwood Road on the right. Mundelein's Sutphen quint was on Oakwood supplying a line to the rear and the balance of the apparatus was on Route 45. Larry Shapiro photo

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