Bensenville Fire Protection District firefighters responded about 12:53 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024 to a report of a house fire in the block of 1300 Medinah Street in Bensenville. Report of a fire in a crawlspace.
Police and firefighters on arrival discovered smoke showing from a two-story single-family home. The fire was immediately upgraded to a working fire response.
A fire command report by 12:57 p.m. indicated everyone was evacuated from the house.
Crews made an aggressive interior attack and stopped the fire. At least one victim was assessed by paramedics. Initially, there was no report on their condition.
The bulk of the fire was reported “out” by 1:25 p.m., and firefighters then were working on hot spots.
After thunderstorms Sunday night there were numerous problems related to power lines from tree branches. The cause of the house fire on Medinah Street was either unknown or not disclosed initially.
Air temperature in direct sunlight was in the 90s. According to the National Weather Service station at O’Hare International Airport at 12:51 p.m. the air temperature was 86°F with a Heat Index of 92°F Relative Humidity was 61%
“Despite 90°+ temps and high humidity, all companies on scene did a great job. Thanks to our auto/mutual aid companies for your response and assistance on scene.”
— Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968
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Photos taken by retired L2968 member Don Tessler and Fire Chief Halverson (last picture).
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