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Dozens Displaced; $2.3 Million in Damages After Woodstock Fire
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At 3:18 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2017 the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a reported structure fire at 2105 Willow Brooke Dr. Upon arrival, first arriving units reported fire showing from the second floor balconies with extension into the attic. Evacuation of the occupants was aided by the Woodstock Police Department and a passerby who had stopped to notify occupants that the apartment building was on fire. This passerby also dialed 911 to report the fire.
It took firefighters approximately 2 hours to bring the fire under control. Firefighters remained on scene through the late morning checking for and extinguishing hidden fires, as well as, conducting an investigation and assisting the occupants with recovering personal belongings. At this time the investigation is still ongoing. One occupant was transported to Centegra Woodstock with non-life threatening injuries and later released. No firefighters were injured as a result of this fire. A MABAS Box was activated to the second alarm for additional manpower which allowed for 55 firefighters working and also covering the District for response to emergencies unrelated to the fire.
There are 32 units within the 2 story apartment building and approximately 50 occupants. The entire structure is uninhabitable and initial estimates of damage are $2.3 million. The American Red Cross is working with the occupants to help with temporary housing. Anyone wishing to assist with relief efforts can contact the American Red Cross at (312) 729-6100.
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Dozens Displaced; $2.3 Million in Damages After Woodstock Fire
©AVucha 2017
At 3:18 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2017 the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a reported structure fire at 2105 Willow Brooke Dr. Upon arrival, first arriving units reported fire showing from the second floor balconies with extension into the attic. Evacuation of the occupants was aided by the Woodstock Police Department and a passerby who had stopped to notify occupants that the apartment building was on fire. This passerby also dialed 911 to report the fire.
It took firefighters approximately 2 hours to bring the fire under control. Firefighters remained on scene through the late morning checking for and extinguishing hidden fires, as well as, conducting an investigation and assisting the occupants with recovering personal belongings. At this time the investigation is still ongoing. One occupant was transported to Centegra Woodstock with non-life threatening injuries and later released. No firefighters were injured as a result of this fire. A MABAS Box was activated to the second alarm for additional manpower which allowed for 55 firefighters working and also covering the District for response to emergencies unrelated to the fire.
There are 32 units within the 2 story apartment building and approximately 50 occupants. The entire structure is uninhabitable and initial estimates of damage are $2.3 million. The American Red Cross is working with the occupants to help with temporary housing. Anyone wishing to assist with relief efforts can contact the American Red Cross at (312) 729-6100.
This photograph is being made available only for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial material, advertisements, emails, products, promotions without the expressed consent of Alex Vucha.