Last week, an alarming fire broke out at a Victorian-style mansion located on Oak Street in Evanston. The historic building, which was in the midst of renovation work, was set to become a museum featuring clocks and stained glass art pieces. The Tribune Local, along with the main Tribune website, covered the incident, providing updates and a brief video. You can find more details on the TribLocal site [here], the main Tribune article [here], and watch a short video documenting the event [here].
For those interested in hearing the sounds from the fire, there’s an audio recording available [here].
Steve Redick generously shared several photos from the scene, capturing moments during the intense firefighting efforts. He has compiled these images into a comprehensive gallery, accessible [here].
I’ve included some of his photographs below, along with captions describing the equipment and strategies used by the firefighters:
*Caption: Evanston Truck 22, a modern Pierce TDA model, operates effectively in the 'A' Sector at the fire on Oak Street. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: A panoramic view of the fire scene at Evanston’s 3-11 alarm call on Oak Street. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
This video, filmed by a nearby resident and uploaded to YouTube, offers another perspective of the fire:
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Steve also captured additional images showcasing other firefighting units and their contributions to controlling the blaze:
*Caption: Evanston Engine 23, the department’s newest addition, pumps water into the alley behind the burning building. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Evanston Truck 23, another Pierce TDA model, works diligently to ladder the adjacent building that had been evacuated due to thick smoke. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: A distant view of the fire building and its neighboring five-story structure to the south. Engine 24 can be seen pumping water in the foreground. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: The fire generated immense smoke, obstructing visibility and posing challenges for the adjacent buildings. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Evanston Engine 22 secured a hydrant at the end of the block, ensuring a steady water supply. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Engine 22 is a 2003 Pierce Dash model equipped with a powerful 1,500-GPM pump. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
Other neighboring fire departments sent support, including Glenview Engine 6, Morton Grove Squad 4, DesPlaines Tower 81, and Winnetka Engine 28. These units were strategically positioned to assist in containing the fire:
*Caption: Glenview Engine 6 was stationed down the block from the fire building. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Morton Grove Squad 4 arrived on the scene as part of the initial response. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Tower 81 from DesPlaines stood by in the staging area, ready to assist if needed. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
*Caption: Winnetka Engine 28 was also present in the staging area. Recently refurbished, this unit features new door seals, updated graphics, and a fresh black roof paint job. Photo credit: Steve Redick.*
These collaborative efforts highlight the dedication and teamwork of the local fire departments, working together to manage such a challenging situation.
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