The Northbrook Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a third-floor apartment located behind Station 11 at 620 Ballantree Drive just after 6 p.m. on Monday evening. Initial reports from police suggested it was a small barbecue fire on a deck, but firefighters quickly discovered flames inside the unit on the third floor. The incident was upgraded to a Code 4, indicating a working fire, and multiple fire companies entered the building. Shortly after their arrival, conditions worsened, forcing an evacuation order. Thick smoke billowed from the structure as a flashover occurred, prompting crews to go defensive and request a MABAS Box Alarm for additional resources.
The initial response included Northbrook Engines 11 and 10, Ambulance 11, Battalion 11, Tower 12, and Glencoe Engine 30. The Code 4 brought Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Ambulance 52 and Northfield Truck 29. The Box Alarm added Glenview Truck 14, Wheeling Engine 42, Winnetka Engine 28, Prospect Heights Squad 9, and Highland Park Quint 33, along with units for change of quarters.
A second alarm was called shortly after the Box Alarm, bringing in Highwood Truck 37, Deerfield Engine 20, Morton Grove Squad 4, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, the Division Comm Van, and several chief officers. The building featured a mansard roof that concealed a significant portion of the fire, requiring extensive ventilation efforts to fully suppress the blaze. Firefighters deployed deck guns from Engines 11 and 32, while Tower 12 and Truck 14 provided elevated master streams. At least three hand lines were also in operation.
Tim Olk arrived with the first-due units, and Larry Shapiro followed after the Box Alarm. Both photographers captured numerous images, and a video from Larry will be shared soon. Here are some of the photos submitted:
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Northbrook Tower 12 working from the D-side (south side). Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Truck 14 setting up to go to work. Larry Shapiro photo
Glencoe Engine 30 with the deck gun at work plus Glencoe personnel manage a 2 1/2 inch line. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 11 using the deck gun and Tower 12. Larry Shapiro photo
Northbrook Engine 11 flowing the deck gun in Sector A and Tower 12 on the D side. Larry Shapiro photo
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