Box alarm in Troy 6-27-11
The fire occurred at Auto-Masters, located at 724 Cottage Street in Shorewood, Illinois. The structure was a one-story auto body shop measuring 25 by 40 feet, with a two-story house attached to the rear. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke and quickly deployed three 2.5-inch lines and one 1.75-inch line. The fire was rapidly controlled by the Troy Fire Department, demonstrating their swift response and effective tactics. Troy Tower 2259 is seen in front of the fire building. Jim Skrabel photo In the distance, one of Troy’s new Pierce Arrow XT engines can be seen in its updated color scheme. Jim Skrabel photo Firefighters are seen examining the burned-out body shop, which had several cars inside being repaired. Jim Skrabel photo Two burned-out vehicles are visible inside the bays of the shop. Jim Skrabel photo Firefighters are directing a hand line into a window on the rear of the body shop. Jim Skrabel photo Smoke is escaping from the far work bay as a hand line is directed into the building. Jim Skrabel photo A hose line is being used to cool down hot spots after the fire has been extinguished. Jim Skrabel photo Bathroom Benchtops,Stone Bathroom Benchtops,Marble Bathroom Benchtops,Best Bathroom Benchtops mac group stone pty ltd , http://www.macgroupstone.com.au