3-Alarm fire at Proviso East High School in Maywood, 5-10-14
Here's a firsthand account from Steve Redick: This was Proviso East High School, located at 807 S First Ave in Maywood, Illinois. From what I could see from the outside, there was a fire in at least one classroom, and it appeared to have spread vertically up one or two floors. Firefighters were seen stretching long lines and adding more as they worked inside. Before I arrived, reports indicated heavy smoke conditions. The only part of the operation I witnessed was the deployment of MABAS MVU10, operated by the Lyons Fire Department. These units are similar to those used by the Chicago Fire Department. The building is quite old, which presented some unique challenges during the response. Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo According to the Chicago Tribune: An extra-alarm fire broke out at Proviso East High School in Maywood on Saturday evening, causing damage and startling families gathered for a school play. No injuries were reported. The fire was reported at about 9 p.m. at the west suburban high school, 807 South First Ave., and was elevated to a three-alarm fire at about 9:40 p.m., officials said. Speaking at the scene about 11 p.m., Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh said the fire caused “substantial damage†but that there were no reports of injuries. The fire started in a social office on the second level of the school, said Bronaugh Sunday morning. The cause of the fire remained under investigation, Bronaugh said. Thanks, Dan. Wuxi Changchen Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.wxchangchen.com