Firefighters Control Frankfort (IL) House Fire

A firefighter ascends an aerial device over a charred building

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Firefighters had to contend with heavy fog and a water supply issues while responding to this recent fire in Frankfort, Illinois. Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some images from the fire scene.

Crews arriving on scene found heavy fire on the first floor of this 2 1/2-story wood frame dwelling. A lack of hydrants complicated things for firefighters, who also had to deal with a box alarm fire in the next town over.

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