3-Alarm fire in Rolling Meadows, 3-4-15 (part 5)

Here's a report from Steve Redick at the 3-Alarm fire in Rolling Meadows, a northwest suburb of Chicago:

A large apartment complex caught fire, presenting significant challenges due to limited access on three sides and a difficult water supply. The scene was further complicated by extreme cold, heavy snow, and ice cover. A resident attempted to jump from the third floor but did not survive. The fire destroyed a large portion of the building, though it appears to have been contained by a fire wall. Firefighters deployed two elevated master streams, a deck gun, and several handlines to bring the blaze under control.

An aerial view gives a sense of the building’s size and the restricted access for emergency crews. Interestingly, a daylight photo from a similar major fire in the same complex several years ago shows a comparable outcome, but under much more favorable weather conditions. All the photos and a video are available at www.ksc711.smugmug.com.

5201 Carriageway Drive Rolling Meadows IL

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire trucks at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

firemen at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

firemen at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fire truck at night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

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