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This is from Larry Shapiro:
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a fire on the roof of a largely vacant, one-story strip mall located at 1786 W. Hintz Road on Sunday morning, May 10th, 2015, just after 9 AM. As firefighters approached the scene, they could already see a dark smoke plume rising from the building. The fire was located on the rear portion of the roof.
Buffalo Grove Tower 25 positioned itself in an alley nearby and deployed their master stream to begin attacking the flames. Meanwhile, Wheeling firefighters used a 2½-inch attack line from the roof to help control the fire. The area affected by the fire was estimated to be around 20 square feet, which suggests the blaze was contained and not widespread.
Here are some photos and a short video capturing the incident. You can view more images on [shapirophotography.net](http://shapirophotography.net).
[Image: Firemen climb ladder to roof with smoke – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Fireman flushes hydrant at fire scene – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Firemen set up E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Fireman pulls hose at fire scene – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Fireman pulls hose at fire scene – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Vacant strip mall for auction – Larry Shapiro photo]
[Video: A brief look at the fire response – Larry Shapiro]
It’s always a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong, even in an empty building. Fortunately, the quick response and coordination between departments helped keep the damage minimal. If you’re near the area, it’s worth noting that the property is currently up for auction, so it might be a place of interest for future development or community use.
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