- FRI APR 21 2017 ~4:00 PM
Markham Fire Department
House Explosion and Fire/BOX ALARM
16334 S Kedvale Country Club Hills, IL
MABAS Division 24 Box Alarm on Box #1502 for an explosion and structure fire (house fire).
Markham first on the scene for an address in unincorporated Country Club Hills or Oak Forest.
MayDay called for firefighters trapped inside the house during an explosion. The firefighters were able to escape safely on their own.
Command requesting ambulance moved up to the scene by 4:21 p.m.
The two firefighters were checked for injuries and transported to a hospital
Command requesting 2 tenders without a Box Alarm at 4:36 p.m.
Tenders set up at 163rd St and Pulaski.
At least two pets were killed inside the house.
Witness reported fireworks "going off" inside the home, but there was also possibly ammunition inside the house.
2nd Alarm Investigators Box #24-77 requested at 4:46 pm.
Markham Fire Department requests Arson Task Forct by 5:21 p.m. -- Division 15,19, 22, 24, and 27 due.
A variety of media sources have reported the fire occurred in Oak Forest, Markham and Country Club Hills.
BOX UNITS ASSIGNED ...
ENGINE(S): Robbins
TRUCK(S):
SQUAD(S):
TENDER(S): Flossmoor, Monee (feeding Robbins Engine)
EMS: Bud's A7650 Tinley Park A201 South Holland,
CHIEF(S):
SPECIAL:
CHANGE OF QUARTERS:
STAGING:
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