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Working fire in Palatine, 12-23-20
On Wednesday morning, Palatine firefighters responded to a fire at the Woodhaven Apartments located at 15 B Dundee Quarter Drive. Engine 82 was the first to arrive and immediately spotted heavy flames on the third floor. They initiated a blitz attack using their deck gun while pulling lines for an interior assault. The attic was fully engulfed, with flames visible through the roof. As additional units from Palatine arrived, more lines were deployed inside, and the bulk of the fire was quickly brought under control.
The building featured a mansard roof, which raised concerns about hidden fires and potential spread across fire walls to adjacent structures. Ventilation holes were cut into the B-side mansard, and flames were again observed through the roof as Arlington Heights Tower 1 prepared to deploy a master stream. However, interior crews managed the remaining fire, and the master stream was ultimately not needed. At one point, a master stream from Palatine Quint 83 was used to wash down the exterior in sector A.
Firefighters from Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows provided valuable assistance during the incident. The scene remained active for several hours as crews worked to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and the structure was secured. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A series of photographs captured the intensity of the blaze, including the distinctive mansard roof that added complexity to the firefighting efforts. These images, taken by Larry Shapiro, offer a visual record of the response and the challenges faced by emergency personnel.