Orland FPD 2-11 alarm fire 8/13/11

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The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a serious structure fire this afternoon, which escalated to a 2nd Alarm. Karl Klotz and Tim Olk were on the scene and captured several compelling images. Karl provided the following detailed account:

Orland FPD was called to a 2-11 alarm fire at 9381 Bradford Lane in Orland Park, Illinois. Upon arrival, Truck Co. 4 found heavy fire on both the first and second floors of one unit in a four-unit townhome complex. The crew immediately began attacking the fire in Sector 1 using a 2½-inch line, while Engine Co. 2 tackled the blaze in Sector 4 with a deck gun. Fire spread into the attic of the unit in Sector 2, and eventually, the roof collapsed over the main fire unit. Multiple agencies responded, including Orland FPD, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Country Club Hills, Manhattan FPD, Mokena FPD, Crestwood, Palos FPD, Palos Heights FPD, and Homer FPD.

Orland Park townhouse fire 8-13-11 on Bradford

Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew working on a 2 1/2" line in the garage. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew on the 2-1/2" line with Ass't Chief Klotz. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Fire venting through the roof over the main fire unit. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

After the bulk of the fire has been knocked down, smoke pushes out of the townhouse at 9381 Bradford Lane as firefighters prepare to put a hand line to work. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Firefighters have entered the townhouse unit to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire as another line stands by outside. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Fire is still burning in the attack in the main fire building. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Tinley Park Engine 203 checking for extension. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Crews work on cooling some hot spots in the eves of the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

This fire required extensive overhaul of the garage and both floors. Tim Olk photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

A fire investigator discusses the fire with a chief officer as he begins to look for the cause and origin of the fire. Tim Olk photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Crestwood firefighters remove siding on the upper floor to check for hot spots and extension. Tim Olk photo

Tinley Park Fire Department Engine 203

Tinley Park Engine 203 was one of the mutual aid companies working at the fire. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11 Orland FPD Truck 4

Orland Truck 4 was the first unit on the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Crestwood Fire Department Pierce aerial

Crestwood Truck 2314 was staged down the block as the crew worked at the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Midlothian Fire Department Engine 4

Another mutual aid company was Midlothian Engine 4. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Frankfort Tower 5 was one of the mutual aid truck companies on the 2nd alarm. Karl Klotz photo

The Southtown Star has an article HERE.

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