Firefighters from Northbrook, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Glenview, and Deerfield responded to a house fire at 4085 Evergreen Lane, located in an unincorporated area near Sanders Road, just off the I-294 tollway. The emergency call came in just after midnight on April 8, 2022, with reports of smoke inside the home and hot walls following the use of the fireplace. Two occupants were already outside when firefighters arrived, but the RED Center later notified responding units that a handicapped individual was unable to evacuate on their own.
Northbrook Engine 10 was the first to arrive and reported visible smoke upon entry. Ambulance 10 quickly assisted in evacuating a wheelchair-bound resident from the house. Meanwhile, Prospect Heights Engine 39 worked to extinguish visible flames on the exterior of the structure.
The neighborhood lacks fire hydrants, so a supply line was stretched from a hydrant at the entrance of Sanders Road to Northbrook Squad 11, which then pumped water in-line to Engine 10. Firefighters worked efficiently to bring the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading further.
This incident highlights the importance of quick response times and coordination between multiple fire departments. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. As always, residents are reminded to check smoke detectors regularly and to have an evacuation plan in place, especially if there are elderly or disabled individuals in the home.
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