Winter fire scene

A few shots from a winter fire scene in Wheeling (IL) a few years back … the fire started in the van in the driveway and communicated into the mobile home where the family was living.

mobile home gutted by fire
A huge header was visible from several miles away. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen attack a mobile home fire
The stark contrast of the black smoke and orange flames against the white snow was very dramatic. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen attack a mobile home fire
A line is advanced towards the house. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen attack a mobile home fire
A small explosion from the van knocked the helmet off the officer on the line. Larry Shapiro photo