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 fought a massive blaze that destroyed a home in the city early this morning.

Eric Kositzki, a Lake Forest firefighter, said the fire started just after midnight and was finally extinguished around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters confirmed the house was a total loss.

Battalion Chief Eric Montanello stated that the cause is still under investigation, but foul play is not suspected. Officials are currently estimating the damage, with an estimated cost of at least $1 million. The full extent of the damage may take a few days to determine.

The fire took over an hour to bring under control, as the roof and second floor were fully engulfed. Authorities are still looking into what caused the fire.

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

Thanks, Dan

Lake Forest mansion destroyed by fire

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