Lincolnwood 2-11 Alarm house fire 2-14-11 update

Early operations reveal heavy smoke pouring out from every possible opening in the 'B Sector'. Tim Olk photo

In the early stages of the response, Northfield firefighters are seen positioning a 2 1/2" line into one of the window wells in the 'B Sector'. The officer can be seen standing inside the well itself. Tim Olk photo

Suburban firefighters are assisted by members of Chicago Squad 2 as they cut through the walls of the 'B Sector' to gain access to the basement. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters in the 'B Sector' work to overcome access challenges and get more water into the basement. Tim Olk photo

Members of Chicago Squad 2 use sledge hammers to remove the brick facade in the rear, creating an entry point to the basement. Tim Olk photo

Niles firefighters using a hand line in the rear encounter intense fire in the basement, which is venting from an area they opened in the wall. Tim Olk photo

A view of the kitchen shows a roof ladder covering a hole in the floor. Tim Olk photo

Members of Chicago Squad 2 pose with the 10th Battalion before departing Lincolnwood and heading back to the city. Tim Olk photo