3-Alarm fire at Proviso East High School in Maywood, 5-10-14

Proviso East High School, located at 807 S First Ave in Maywood, IL, was the scene of a significant fire. From what I could see from the outside, there was a fire burning in at least one classroom, and it appeared to have spread vertically up one or two floors. Firefighters were seen using long hose lines, and additional lengths were added as they worked inside the building. Before my arrival, reports indicated heavy smoke conditions. The only part of the operation I witnessed was the deployment of the MABAS MVU10, operated by the Lyons Fire Department. These units are similar to those used by the Chicago Fire Department. The old structure posed some unique challenges during the firefighting efforts.

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

From the Chicago Tribune:

An extra-alarm fire broke out at Proviso East High School in Maywood on Saturday evening, causing damage and startling families gathered for a school play. No injuries were reported.

The fire was reported at about 9 p.m. at the west suburban high school, 807 South First Ave., and was elevated to a three-alarm fire at about 9:40 p.m., officials said.

Speaking at the scene about 11 p.m., Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh said the fire caused “substantial damage” but that there were no reports of injuries. The fire started in a social office on the second level of the school, said Bronaugh Sunday morning.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation, Bronaugh said.

Thanks, Dan