On the early morning of Friday, June 2nd, 2017, the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District (LRFPD) responded to a call at 24341 Elm Road regarding an ATV on fire. Shortly after arriving, a follow-up call indicated that the fire had spread to the attached garage. Lake Forest Engine 422 was the first unit on scene and reported a fully involved garage fire. LRFPD Engine 52, Squad 51, and Battalion 51 arrived shortly after and quickly exhausted their water supply in the initial attack. Countryside Engine 411 joined the effort, supplying water from their tank as well. The home was located in an unincorporated area of Lake Forest with no nearby hydrants, making water supply a critical challenge.
Upon arrival, Battalion 51 upgraded the alarm to a Code 4 due to the intensity of the working fire. A MABAS Box Alarm was also activated, bringing in additional water tankers and fire suppression units. Portable tanks were deployed from Long Grove and Countryside tankers. While Long Grove firefighters drafted water from these tanks to supply the engines at the scene, tankers from Countryside, Wauconda, Grayslake, and Palatine Rural FPD transported water from a distant hydrant approximately one mile away.
The fire was primarily contained within the garage but extended into the house and attic. Despite the challenges, crews worked diligently to control the blaze and prevent further damage. The incident highlights the importance of coordinated response and resource sharing among rural fire departments.
Photos from the scene capture the intensity of the fire, including flames through the roof of the garage, the smoldering remains of the home, and the extensive use of hose lines and water tankers. These images are available for viewing at Shapirophotography.net.
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