Winfield house fire 6-17-11

This was a general alarm fire with a special, and it involved a two-story frame home. When crews arrived on scene, the entire rear of the house was fully involved in flames. The Wheaton engine went to the roof, while Winfield companies worked from the front—just like the textbook says. I was about a mile and a half away when the first units arrived. I looked in that direction and saw a huge column of smoke rising into the sky. By the time I got there, the fire had already been knocked down, and there was no visible flame left.The photos show the damage on the rear, exterior, and interior of the house. Great job by the firefighters!

Stephen

Firefighters perform overhaul. Stephen Wilcox photo

The rear of the house sustained significant exterior damage. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Another shot showing firefighters overhauling the exterior. Stephen Wilcox photo

A Daily Herald article reported:

A Winfield family escaped without injury Friday morning when a fire broke out at their two-story home in an unincorporated area near Winfield. The house became uninhabitable after the blaze, which started just after 9 a.m. on Cypress Lane. First responders arrived within two minutes, according to Winfield Chief Phil Dimenza.

 

The living room was completely gutted. Stephen Wilcox photo

The kitchen experienced the heaviest fire exposure. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Firefighters from Winfield are washing down hot spots inside the house. Stephen Wilcox photo