The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9 PM on Wednesday evening. However, prior to the arrival of firefighters, police confirmed smoke at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

As the first engine arrived, it was immediately engulfed in thick smoke with nearly no visibility. The crew pulled past the house and maneuvered the truck up to the driveway. The scene was described as a split-level home under renovation, with heavy smoke indicating a significant fire. Firefighters attempted an interior attack, but as flames spread through the roof from the rear, the operation was quickly abandoned.

Winnetka Truck 28 at work as fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

Fortunately, the interior crews spotted a hole on the first floor before it could lead to any injuries. As the fire grew, a Box Alarm was declared, and an elevated master stream was deployed from Winnetka Truck 28, along with multiple hand lines. Northfield Truck 29 also joined in with their own master stream. The house backs up to Tower Road, and units from Glenview and Skokie were stationed there but did not deploy their streams. Ladders from both departments were placed over the scene to provide critical lighting for the firefighters.

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

A Winnetka firefighter at the turntable operating the master stream from Truck 28. Larry Shapiro photo

Several engines responded, including units from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Truck companies from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie were also on the scene. Additional support included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and several chief officers. A few firefighters were seen covered in a light layer of ice due to the cold weather and water spray.

Another view from the driveway as Truck 28’s master stream works. Larry Shapiro photo

Northfield Truck 29 and Winnetka Truck 28 working from the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Heavy smoke blankets the scene and Northfield Truck 29 in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

A firefighter pulls hose from Tower Road to the rear of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A firefighter covered with a light coat of ice in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenview Truck 14 had two lines off from Tower Road in the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

Three lines off Winnetka Engine 28 in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A video from the scene will be posted soon, giving a more detailed look at the intense firefighting efforts that took place throughout the night.

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