Unable to gain access for an aerial device near the house, firefighters work to extinguish the fire in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday with hand lines and a multi-versal. John Tulipano photo The house sustained extensive damage after the fire was knocked down. John Tulipano photo. Glen Ellyn Engine 27 was at the head of the driveway. Tim Olk photo Several area chief officers work at the command post. Tim Olk photo Firefighters deploy a hand line in the rear yard where the house had three floors. Tim Olk photo Another view from the rear shows the difficulty with getting resources to attack the fire. Tim Olk photo Firefighters inspect the interior from one of the many roof elevations of the house. TIm Olk photo A firefighter overhauls the eaves from a ladder on a second floor balcony. Tim Olk photo Bundles Dismantling Machine,Metal Unpacking Machine,Professional Metal Unpacking Machine,Durable Metal Unpacking Machine,Durable Unpacking Machine Jiangyin Hangli Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.hanglimachinery.com
Glen Ellyn 3rd Alarm fire 3-27-12
A major house fire in Glen Ellyn escalated to a third alarm on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a significant response from local firefighters. The incident took place at a home with a long driveway and dense tree coverage, which made access difficult for emergency crews. Despite these challenges, firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the blaze under control.
Two photographers, John Tulipano and Tim Olk, captured the scene and submitted their images, offering a powerful visual account of the event. You can view more photos from John Tulipano [here](#) and from Tim Olk [here](#).
Below are some of the striking images taken during the fire: