FIRE AT VIP OCCASIONS ON NORTH YORK ST AT GRANTLEY AVE, ELMHURST -- EXTRA ALARM

    THU JAN 26 2017 ~1:47 PM
    Elmhurst Fire Department
    Commercial Building Fire/BOX ALARM
    351 North York St, Elmhurst, IL

    MABAS Division 12 Box Alarm on Box #3014 for a structure fire at VIP Occasions.

    TL1 on scene reports smoke showing from the north door -- heavy smoke showing from the building at 1:37 p.m.

    E1 crew on arrival reports a one-story commercial occupancy with heavy smoke showing from the Side A. TL1 leading out with a crosslay.

    BC1 requests police shut down York St.

    E2 assigned to the rear of the building for heavy smoke at the rear as well.

    E2 requests a Box Alarm by 1:44  p.m.

    Two lines on the fire by 1:48 p.m.

    Fire through the roof by about 2:15 p.m.

    Three elevated streams (A, A-B, D) and two multi-versals Side A by 2:22 p.m.

    Multi-versal at the A-D corner by 2:24 p.m.

    Wind from the West about 15 mph blowing smoke across the C-Side attack firefighters.

    Two multi-versals on the C-Side.

    Exposure (2-story frame house) on the B-Side (north side).

    Elevated master stream shut down on Side D, and apparently AFFF foam with third multi-versal added to tactics on Side A by 3:03 p.m. Three elevated streams (Side D shut down), three multi-versals Side A, and two multi-versals on Side C.

    All streams shut down by 3:16 p.m. Apparently letting inside load burn, which is mostly toward the D-side (south side) away from the exposure on the B-side (north side).

    Excellent live aerial coverage by ABC Chopper 7 HD for over 60 minutes, but helicopter apparently has to depart for fuel about 3:20 p.m. [ABC 7 CHICAGO REPORT WITH VIDEO]

    Command report they will probably hold the fire at a 2nd Alarm.

    Command reports the roof came in, crews still working on hot spots, and will be working for some time. Utilities are on scene on standby by 4:37 p.m.


    UNITS ASSIGNED  FOR SMOKE INVESTIGATION ABOUT 1:37 PM ...

    TRUCK(S): TL1


    GENERAL ALARM at 1:37 p.m. for a structure fire.

    ENGINE(S):  E1   E2  Northlake E806  Villa Park E82?

    TRUCK(S): TL1   TL2    TL17    Bensenville Truck

    SQUAD(S):  SQD77

    RIT: BC ??   T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC1   C1  C72  C77  Villa Park C81  Deputy 1

    EMS: M1   M2

    BOX UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): Addison E72, Franklin Park

    TRUCK(S): Hillside

    SQUAD(S): Downers Grove

    TENDER(S):

    EMS: Leyden Medic

    CHIEF(S): Oak Brook Chief 94

    SPECIAL: Division 12 rehab (Hanover Park)

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: Ladder 94, Itasca E66, Berkeley Medic, Lombard E45, Westmont Squad

    STAGING: ON YORK ST SOUTH OF THE SCENE

    2ND ALARM AT 2:07 PM 

    ENGINE(S): Lombard E45

    TRUCK(S): Hinsdale TL84

    SQUAD(S): Westmont 1826

    EMS: Stone Park

    CHIEF(S): Stone Park Chief 44

    SPECIAL: Mobile Command 1

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: Westchester Engine, Broadview Squad

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