Box Alarm in Skokie, 4-1-15
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Wednesday morning at 11 AM (April 1, 2015), Skokie firefighters were called to a house fire on Lincoln Avenue near 9163. At the time, multiple Skokie units were already out on emergency medical service calls. As they approached the scene, they noticed visible signs of fire, prompting them to request a Box Alarm even before arriving. This call for additional help brought support from neighboring departments including Evanston, Wilmette, and Morton Grove, along with reinforcements to cover shifts.
Adam Levinson shared some photos from the Box Alarm at 8163 Lincoln Street in Skokie. Here's what he had to say:
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**Adam Levinson:**
"Here are some photos from the Box Alarm at 8163 Lincoln in Skokie."
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Steve Redick also provided footage from the incident, which you can see below:
Larry Shapiro sent over some additional images captured later in the day. He mentioned arriving late to the scene but still managed to get some compelling shots:
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**Larry Shapiro:**
"Some images from Skokie’s Box Alarm on Lincoln. I arrived quite late."
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For those interested in hearing the radio traffic from that day, here’s an audio recording of the events as they unfolded:
The coordinated efforts of all involved departments helped bring this fire under control quickly, minimizing damage and ensuring everyone’s safety. It’s always inspiring to see communities come together in moments like these.