This box alarm occurred in an unhydranted area on the north end of Lisle's district. The weather was hot and humid that day. No one was home at the time of the fire, which took place at 11:15 AM on July 1st, 2011. This may have contributed to a delayed response. The structure was a single-story "L" shaped building, approximately 40' x 80', located on Red Oak. Command also requested a box for tankers. "D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo "A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo "A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at its first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo Marine Gre Plastic Pipe,Hot Fusion Plastic Pipe,Large Diamater Gre Pipe,Fiberglass Reinforced Pipe,GRE plastic pipe Jingjiang Haihong Plastic & Rubeer Science -Technology Co.,Ltd , https://www.marineplasticpipe.com
Stephen Wilcox shared another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. He provided several photos and detailed commentary about the incident.