Lake Forest 2nd Alarm fire, 11-11-13 (more)

More details on the fire in Lake Forest from Larry Shapiro:

Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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I arrived at the scene shortly after the fire was upgraded to a second alarm. The roof had already collapsed, and most of the flames were under control. Knollwood’s quint was working in the driveway, supplying water to Countryside’s tower. Fire departments involved included:

  • Engines – Waukegan, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Beach Park, Newport Township, Lake Villa, and Grayslake
  • Trucks – Knollwood, Countryside, Lake Forest, Wauconda, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods
  • Squads – Deerfield-Bannockburn and Gurnee
  • Ambulances – Lake Forest, North Chicago, Long Grove, Wheeling, and Highland Park
  • Chiefs – Lake Forest, Highland Park, Countryside, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and North Chicago

 

Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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Pierce fire engine at night fire scene

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Pierce fire engine at night fire scene

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Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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Seagrave fire engine at night fire scene

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From the Chicago Tribune:

Lake Forest firefighters battled a large fire that destroyed a mansion in the city early this morning.

Firefighter Eric Kositzki said the blaze started just after midnight and wasn’t fully extinguished until around 4:30 a.m. The house was completely lost, according to officials.

Battalion Chief Eric Montanello said the cause is still under investigation, but there’s no indication of foul play. He estimates the damage to be at least $1 million, though it may take a few days to determine the exact cost.

The fire took over an hour to bring under control, with the roof and second floor fully engulfed. Officials are continuing their investigation into the origin of the fire.

According to Lake County records, the home was valued at approximately $1.9 million and sold for more than $2 million in 2008.

Thanks Dan

Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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