This message is from Art Zern: Check out the attached photos from the Daily Chronicle. It's about the "Collyers Mansion" fire that happened on October 26, 2016. It was a general alarm call with a lot of work needed from the outside due to the dangerous interior conditions. Only three people could be on the second floor at a time. All things considered, it was a good response. Art Here are some excerpts from the Daily-Chronicle.com article and related reports: Firefighters were called to 974 W. State St. in Sycamore on Wednesday evening after a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the house. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke pouring from the attic of the two-story home, according to Sycamore Fire Chief Pete Polarek. The fire was under control within about 30 minutes. The residents had already left the house by the time firefighters arrived. No one was injured in the incident. The fire caused approximately $40,000 in damage to the property. Homeowner Larry Smith, 61, who lived there with his wife and son, mentioned that they had been working on renovations. Two weeks prior, they had completed the roof and installed new windows. He wasn’t sure what caused the fire, which appeared to have started in a second-floor bedroom and hallway. The family was left without a place to stay that night due to the damage from the fire, smoke, and water. The home was declared uninhabitable as a result. No injuries were reported, and the Sycamore Fire Department received assistance from teams in DeKalb, Cortland, Hinckley, and Genoa. (Matthew Apgar – ) (Matthew Apgar – ) (Matthew Apgar – ) These images give a visual sense of the scene and the efforts made by the firefighters. It’s always interesting to see how quickly crews respond and how they handle challenging situations like this. The fact that no one was hurt is a relief, especially given the intensity of the fire and the difficulty of accessing the upper levels of the house. It also shows the importance of having a strong community response, with neighboring departments stepping in to help when needed. These types of incidents remind us of the dedication and professionalism of our first responders. Zero Bevel Gear,Helicopter Bevel Gears,Straight Bevel Gears,Metric Spiral Bevel Gears Jiangsu Juli Gear Co., Ltd. , https://www.spiral-bevelgear.com
House fire in Sycamore, 10-26-16