The Schaumburg Fire Department responded to a house fire around 4:30 AM on March 13, 2011. The incident began when a homeowner left something unattended on the stove, which sparked a fire that quickly spread throughout the home. One resident had to wake a neighbor to alert the department, as the flames were already growing fast. When first responders arrived at 808 Holyoke Court, heavy smoke was pouring from the front door of the split-level residence. The smoke remained low in the cul-de-sac, surrounding the engine positioned in front of the house. The fire rapidly escalated, involving the entire first floor. The shift commander quickly upgraded the alarm to a MABAS Box Alarm, and crews worked aggressively to contain the blaze. The rear of the house was fully engulfed, with flames extending to the second floor and into the attic. Due to the intense heat and rapid fire spread, access for firefighters was extremely challenging. Schaumburg Engine 53 and Truck 52 are deployed in the 'A Sector' in front of 808 Holyoke Court. Larry Shapiro photo Access to the structure was further complicated by a burned-out stairway, forcing crews to use nearly a dozen ground ladders around the house. Initially, firefighters worked from the ladders to pull ceilings and gain access to the attic fire. Later, they were able to enter the second floor and work from inside the home. Multiple hand lines were deployed from all sides of the structure to control the fire. An overview shows the location of the house in the cul-de-sac with limited access for apparatus. Larry Shapiro photo Fire vents through the attic as companies work on the second floor to pull ceilings and hit the fire. A RIT stands by in the foreground. Larry Shapiro photo Ground ladders were placed at all second-floor windows and opposite corners of the roof to provide access and egress. Despite the difficult conditions, both residents escaped safely, though a dog did not survive the fire. At the time, temperatures were in the mid-20s, causing water on the ground to freeze, which added to the challenge of firefighting efforts. Ground ladders were placed at all second floor windows and at opposite corners of the roof for access and egress. Larry Shapiro photo Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene about 30 minutes into the alarm and captured several photos and a video. His images provide a detailed look at the fire's progression and the firefighters' efforts. A complete photo gallery is available here. Schaumburg Engine 53, a 2000 E-ONE Hurricane was the first engine on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo A firefighter from Schaumburg Engine 51 exits the house. Larry Shapiro photo A view after the fire was knocked down shows the extent of the fire damage throughout the house. Larry Shapiro photo Elk Grove Truck 7 was one of the mutual aid companies on the Box Alarm. Larry Shapiro photo Mutual aid units included trucks from Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village, engines from Streamwood and Hanover Park, ambulances from Elk Grove Township, Palatine Rural, and Prospect Heights, and chief officers from Itasca and Hoffman Estates. The coordinated response helped bring the fire under control within a few hours, but the house suffered extensive damage. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of unattended cooking and the importance of quick emergency response. AISI304 Stainless Steel Wire Rope 1x19 1 X 19 Stainless Wire ,304 Stainless Steel Cable ,Stainless Steel Cable Lowes ,Braided Wire Rope Jiangsu Yasheng Metal Products Co.,Ltd , https://www.yswirerope.com
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