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Skokie Box Alarm 12-12-11 – update

Dec 13

Posted by bgshap in Fire, Fire Department News | 1 Comment

Hank Sajovic submitted several images from yesterday’s building explosion in Skokie.

Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11

Smoke pushes from the building on Kimball Avenue as firefighters knock down the remaining fire. Hank Sajovic photo

Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11

A view from the front shows heavy smoke and the extent of the blast. Hank Sajovic photo

Fire hydrant with hose attached

Skokie Engine 17 was on this hydrant one building away from the fire building. Hank Sajovic photo

Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11

The north side of the fire building show severe damage from the blast.. Hank Sajovic photo

Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11

The second floor collapsed as the supporting front wall was blown out. Hank Sajovic photo

Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11

Employees from Nicor go to work to shut off the gas to the building. Hank Sajovic photo

 

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Berwyn Box Alarm 12-12-11

Dec 13

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Reader submission | Comments off

The Berwyn Fire Department had a house fire last night. Josh Boyajian submitted a few images and a brief description.

Berwyn FD had a house fire tonight at 3824 Oak Park Ave. I snapped a few pictures after it was mostly out. After arrival it was upgraded to a Mabas box.  A police officer that was first on scene made a rescue from the fire building after kicking in the door and finding the victim that was overcome by smoke.
 Berwyn house fire 12-12-11
Berwyn house fire 12-12-11
Berwyn house fire 12-12-11
Berwyn house fire 12-12-11

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