Prospect Heights Box Alarm, 11-3-14

This is from Larry Shapiro:

The Prospect Heights Fire Department was called to a house fire around 3 AM on Monday at 1201 N. Stratford Road, near Rand Road. As the first responders were en route, they were informed that a 14-year-old boy was trapped inside while other family members had already escaped. Several police officers attempted to search for the boy but were forced out due to intense smoke and fire conditions.

Arlington Heights Engine 2 arrived first on the scene, where heavy flames were burning in the center of the house. The area lacked hydrants, so supply lines were stretched to an Arlington Heights street in one direction and to a nearby shopping center across Rand Road in the other. Water pressure was an issue initially when Engine 2 experienced mechanical problems, which delayed water delivery. Additional lines were later supplied by Prospect Heights Tower 9 to help contain the blaze.

A Box Alarm was activated along with multiple ambulances, as two adults from the home and three police officers needed medical attention. One ambulance remained on standby in case the missing boy could be rescued. Fortunately, it was later confirmed that the boy was not at home and was found safely elsewhere. Two individuals were taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Photos from the scene show firefighters working under challenging conditions, battling a fully engulfed home late at night. The fire spread quickly, forcing crews to work from both ends of the block. A Pierce Quantum fire engine was seen responding to the call, and firefighters were seen cutting through walls in an effort to reach the interior. The fire also burned from a basement window well, indicating the severity of the situation.

firemen battle full-involved house fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Quantum fire engine at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights fire chief at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

More photos are available at shapirophotography.net and firescenes.net.

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