The Northbrook Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a third-floor apartment located behind Station 11 at 620 Ballantree Drive shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday evening. Initial reports from police suggested it was just a barbecue grill on a deck, but firefighters quickly discovered active 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. Soon after, conditions worsened, forcing an evacuation order as heavy smoke began to push out of the structure. A MABAS Box Alarm was called in as crews transitioned to a defensive strategy.
The initial response included Northbrook Engines 11 and 10, Ambulance 11, Battalion 11, Tower 12, and Glencoe Engine 30. The Code 4 brought additional resources such as 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 requested shortly after the Box Alarm, bringing in Highwood Truck 37, Deerfield Engine 20, Morton Grove Squad 4, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, the Division Communications Van, and several senior officers. The building featured a mansard roof, which concealed a significant portion of the fire, making it more challenging to fully extinguish. Firefighters used deck guns from Engines 11 and 32, along with elevated master streams from Tower 12 and Truck 14, and at least three hand lines were deployed to control the blaze.
Tim Olk arrived with the first-due companies, while Larry Shapiro joined after the Box Alarm. Both photographers captured extensive images, and a video from Larry will be shared soon. Here are some of the photos submitted by Larry Shapiro:
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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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