Stove Fire
 
By Deputy Chief Chris Howell
September 16, 2024
 

Today at 12:36 Pingree Grove & Countryside was dispatched to 2416 Aurora Dr, for an Activated Fire Alarm, a Hallway Smoke Detector was Activated. While enroute Personnel were advised that a second Smoke Detector had Activated. On arrival Personnel found Smoke in the inside and upgraded to a General Alarm for a Fire and had to force entry. On further investigation Personnel found a Stove Fire and Extinguished it. One dog was rescued and returned to the home owners. Personnel performed Overhaul and Ventilation. One Firefighter was transported to the hospital with a minor injury. Companies were on the scene for about an hour. The unit was habitable, and there was no damage to the other units.

Responding for Pingree Grove:
-Engine 1213
-Engine 1214
-Engine 1211
-Ambulance 1252
-Chief 1202

Assisting Pingree Grove:
*Hampershire
-Chief 1401
-Chief 1402

Covering Pingree Grove Stations
-West Dundee Ambulance
-Elburn Engine
-Elgin Ambulance


Picture Credit: Captured by Lorraine Photography