From Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
Box Alarm 14847
S. Grant Ave., Dolton, Illinois
Date: October 12, 2014
I just got back from covering a structure fire here in Dolton. It was quite an intense scene—this house was completely engulfed in flames when we arrived. The heat was overwhelming, and you could see the smoke billowing high into the sky. I took some photos that really capture the scale of the destruction.
*Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo*
The firefighters worked tirelessly to bring it under control. It’s always hard to see homes go up like this, but their efforts were impressive. They managed to save part of the structure, though significant damage has been done.
Here’s another shot of them working on overhauling the remains of the fire:
*Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo*
It’s chaotic at first, but once they get everything under control, there’s still so much work to do. You can see how focused everyone is in this next image:
*Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo*
The trucks were everywhere, and it felt like every available resource was being utilized. Here’s a closer look at one of the fire trucks hooked up to a hydrant:
*Photo courtesy of Eric Haak*
And here’s another angle showing multiple trucks at the scene:
*Photo courtesy of Eric Haak*
The firefighters did an amazing job containing the blaze, but unfortunately, the damage was extensive. This last picture shows just how devastating the fire was:
*Photo courtesy of Eric Haak*
There’s something humbling about seeing professionals at work during emergencies like this. They handle everything with such precision and care.
If you’d like to see more images from today, check out [this gallery](http://312firephotos.smugmug.com/Suburban-Fires/2014/Dolton-Illinois-Box-Alarm-1484). There are plenty more shots capturing different angles of the response effort.
Stay safe out there!
—Dennis
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