Grain Bin Fire in Beecher, 8-11-20

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This report comes from Mike Lopina:

On Tuesday, August 11th, the Beecher Fire Protection District (FPD) and auto aid companies responded to a reported grain bin fire at the 900 block of E Delite Inn Road, near Cottage Grove Avenue. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief 45 found no visible flames, but quickly identified a smoldering fire in the center of one of the bins. Truck 44 was deployed with a 1.75-inch line to attack the fire, while Tender 44 provided initial water supply and was "nurse-fed" by Grant Park Engine 110 and a Crete Township tender.

Beecher FPD received assistance from engines in Grant Park, Monee, and Peotone, as well as tenders from Manteno and Crete Township. Chiefs from Peotone and Crete Township also arrived on scene. Auto aid companies were released quickly once the situation was under control, but Beecher units remained to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

The incident highlighted the importance of quick response and coordination between local departments. Several aerial ladder trucks were used to reach the top of the grain bin, and multiple fire tenders worked together to provide water for suppression efforts. The photos captured by Mike Lopina show the scale of the operation and the dedication of the firefighters involved.

aerial ladder stretches to grain bin

Mike Lopina photo

aerial ladder stretches to grain bin

Mike Lopina photo

Beecher FPD firefighters on the scene of a grain bin fire

Mike Lopina photo

fire tender nursing an engine

Mike Lopina photo

aerial ladder stretches to grain bin

Mike Lopina photo

aerial ladder stretches to grain bin

Mike Lopina photo

aerial ladder stretches to grain bin

Mike Lopina photo

fire tender nursing an engine

Mike Lopina photo

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