Algonquin 2nd Alarm fire 2-20-12

     
     
    Updated photos at 10 PM (scroll down)
     
     

    The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District responded to a serious fire on Monday night on Springhill Drive. According to the Daily Herald:

    No one was injured in a major fire that started in an attached garage and quickly spread to the rest of the house, causing severe damage.

    Firefighters arrived at the two-story home on the 1100 block of Spring Hill Drive around 8:50 p.m. and were still on scene at 10 p.m., working to contain stubborn flames that were shooting through the roof.

    You can read the full article here.

    Tyler Tobolt shared some powerful images from the scene.

    Algonquin house fire 2-20-12 on Springhill Drive

    Algonquin house fire 2-20-12 on Springhill Drive

    Algonquin house fire 2-20-12 on Springhill Drive

    According to the Algonquin Patch:

    Crews arrived at 9:01 p.m. and found the entire two-story home fully engulfed in flames, as reported by the Algonquin-LITH Fire Department.

    The incident commander immediately escalated the alarm to the second level and crews began an aggressive exterior attack. The fire was declared under control at 9:57 p.m., but firefighters remained on site until after midnight to investigate the cause and secure the property.

    Algonquin house fire 2-20-12 on Springhill Drive

    Aftermath showing the extent of the fire damage. Scott Peterson photo

    Algonquin house fire 2-20-12 on Springhill Drive

    A view from the front does not do justice to the devastation. Scott Peterson photo

    Residents in the area are still coming to terms with what happened. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the community is rallying together to support the affected family. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.

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