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Crown Point burndown
Late last night, while driving along I65 near Crown Point, Indiana, I came across something truly unexpected. As I passed by, I noticed a house fully engulfed in flames off the side of the road—it looked like it had already been abandoned. Curious, I followed the thick plume of smoke and ended up discovering Crown Point firefighters wrapping up their training exercise. It turned out they'd been using this house as a controlled burn site for the past three days.
I couldn't help but snap a few photos and even recorded some footage. The scene was intense—flames roaring against the night sky, firefighters working tirelessly with their hoses, and the eerie glow illuminating everything around them. It was both a sobering reminder of their dedication and an unforgettable sight.
Here are some of the images I captured:

*Firefighters with a hose line battling the blaze at night.*

*A silhouette of firefighters standing strong against the raging flames.*

*A fire engine parked strategically at the scene, its lights casting a red hue over the chaos.*

*A firefighter moving forward with determination, water spraying from his hose as the fire rages behind him.*

*The aftermath: a house reduced to ruins under the cover of darkness.*

*Crown Point's firefighting equipment on full display, ready for action.*
For more photos, you can check out my website at shapirophotography.net.
This whole experience left me in awe of how prepared these firefighters are, especially after seeing them put their skills into practice. It’s moments like these that remind us just how crucial their work is—and how lucky we are to have such dedicated professionals protecting our communities.