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Barrington 2nd & 4th Alarm fire 10-10-12
This morning, just as the Barrington Fire Department was nearing shift change, they received a call about a barn fire on Ridge Road in Barrington Hills. The address was 21089 Ridge Road. When the first responding units arrived, they noticed light smoke coming from the structure and began heading down the private driveway. They brought along Quint 362, Tanker 362, and Engine 363 to tackle the situation.
Engine 361 had to lay out 1,000 feet of large-diameter hose back to the street because there were no hydrants in this part of Barrington Hills. Two 3,000-gallon portable tanks were set up for water supply purposes. The initial firefighting effort involved three units stationed in the driveway, providing around 3,500 gallons of water, with an additional 960 gallons supplied by Engine 1 before the tanker shuttle system could be established.
A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) request was quickly sent out, and it didn’t take long for the alarm to be escalated to a second alarm. Support soon started rolling in from neighboring departments, including tanker trucks from Long Grove, Palatine Rural, Round Lake, and Wauconda. Squads from Cary and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, along with trucks from Palatine, Elgin, and Mundelein, also responded. Ambulances from Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Deerfield were dispatched, as well as engines from Algonquin, Fox River Grove, Lake Zurich, Carpentersville, West Dundee, and Hoffman Estates.
As the fire intensified, it became clear that more resources would be needed. The alarm was eventually upgraded to a fourth alarm, focusing solely on tanker support. This brought in additional reinforcements from Fox Lake, Prospect Heights, Bartlett, Nunda Rural, and Crystal Lake.
Photographers Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene shortly after the initial box alarm request. Tim got there almost immediately, while Larry showed up about half an hour later. Both have captured numerous images and even a video, which will be shared once they’re processed.
The barn that was ablaze contained not only hay but also a boat, a forklift, and several other pieces of machinery. Various tools and supplies were also stored inside. Thankfully, all the horses housed in the barn were successfully evacuated to a nearby pasture.
Unfortunately, one firefighter suffered an ankle injury during the operation and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The entire incident highlights the importance of coordinated efforts between different fire departments and the resilience of firefighters who work tirelessly under challenging conditions.
Looking at a Google Maps view of the area, you can see exactly where the incident took place. The photos taken by Tim Olk provide a closer look at the intensity of the flames consuming the central section of the barn and its attached garages. As details continue to emerge, it’s evident that this fire was both extensive and demanding for everyone involved.