Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire in Large Hinsdale (IL) Home

Firefighters pour water on flames venting through the roof of a large home

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A fire burned through an older, historic home in the suburban Chicago village of Hinsdale, Illinois, and fire photographer Tim Olk offered a sample of some photos from the scene.

Fire Chief John Giannelli said the original call came in about 3:30 p.m. for a porch fire, but when firefighters arrived it was spreading quickly, with flames from the basement level to the roof, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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