Shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday, the Wheeling Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a homeowner reporting that their garage was on fire. Fire units from Wheeling were quickly dispatched and arrived at 4 a.m., only to be informed by a patrol officer that the detached garage was fully involved in flames. As the first responders approached the scene, the alarm was upgraded to a working fire (Code 4), prompting additional resources: a tower ladder from Buffalo Grove, an ambulance from Long Grove, and an engine from Arlington Heights.
At 4:07 a.m., the first arriving unit found a large, 16×50-foot garage used for a commercial landscape business that was already well-engaged in fire. Command was immediately alerted to the presence of large storage drums, propane tanks, and an acetylene tank near or inside the structure—adding significant danger to the situation. Firefighters worked quickly to establish water lines and contain the blaze, which spread rapidly through the building and into the surrounding area.
Multiple fire lines were deployed to tackle the intense flames, which ultimately destroyed the garage, a skid-steer loader inside, and at least one vehicle parked outside. The acetylene torch’s head had been damaged, causing gas to burn freely and adding to the hazards on the scene. Inside, the space was filled with small machines and tools typical of a landscape business, making it even more challenging to control the fire.
Firefighters from multiple departments worked together under difficult conditions, using high-pressure lines and specialized equipment to bring the fire under control. The Buffalo Grove Tower Ladder 25 arrived to assist with aerial operations, while local crews focused on ground-level suppression and ventilation. At one point, firefighters cut access holes into the 'D' sector wall to better reach the fire from multiple angles.
Larry Shapiro captured several powerful images of the event, showing firefighters in action, supply lines being stretched, and the intense heat radiating from the burning structure. A gallery of additional photos is available online, and a video from the scene will be posted later today. This incident highlights the quick response and dedication of first responders in dealing with a dangerous and complex fire situation.
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