4-Alarm house fire in Barrington Hills – 1-30-17 (part 1)
It's been a long night covering the massive fire that broke out at a grand mansion located on West Cuba Road in Barrington Hills on January 30th, 2017. This is the first in what will likely be several posts chronicling the incident and its aftermath.
The fire was nothing short of catastrophic, completely engulfing the sprawling estate. As I arrived on the scene, the flames were already towering high, consuming everything in their path. Firefighters from multiple departments were working tirelessly to contain the blaze, but the scale of the inferno made it a daunting task. The E-ONE Typhoon e-MAX was deployed early on, using its powerful drafting capabilities to draw water from nearby tanks to douse the flames. It was a sight to behold as they fought to bring the situation under control.
The images captured by Larry Shapiro tell the story vividly. You can see firefighters battling the blaze from every angle, their silhouettes stark against the fiery backdrop. One particularly striking image shows an E-ONE Cyclone engine parked strategically at the scene, ready to assist in any way possible. The portable tanks set up for tanker shuttle operations added another layer of complexity to the firefighting effort. It’s clear that this wasn’t just one department handling the crisis—it was a coordinated response involving numerous agencies.
As daylight approached, the full extent of the damage became apparent. The once-majestic mansion now stood as a charred ruin, its grandeur reduced to ash and rubble. The firefighters’ efforts were heroic, but unfortunately, the fire proved too fierce to save the structure. Despite the devastation, there was a sense of relief among those present that no lives were lost in the chaos.
This fire serves as a reminder of both the destructive power of flames and the bravery of those who risk everything to combat them. I’ll continue to provide updates as more details emerge about the cause of the fire and any further developments in the coming days. Stay tuned for more photos and insights into this harrowing event.
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