Minor Car Fire at New Wilke & White Oak in Arlington Heights

SEP 19 2008 -- Video shows Arlington Heights Fire Department Engine 3 and Tower 1 responding to a disabled car in the intersection of New Wilke and White Oak with a small fire in the engine compartment. Tower One responded most likely because Engine 3 was not expected to be available for a primary response in its district. However, Engine 3 did arrive on scene first. Both Tower 1 and Engine 3 effectively blocked traffic from fireground activities in the intersection. Police were called to help with traffic management.
Fire call only involves light smoke and suppression with one handline from Engine 3. Good work preventing a complete fire and destruction of the car.
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[@7089540230]

excellent video!

[@suburbanator91]

Poor '92-'96 LeSabre

[@gavincurtis]

Now that's definitely the best VIP service for one lucky car! Fastest response team ever.
Hmmmm.. If that car was a Bentley, would there be paradox in the space time continuum?

[@travlincub321]

Another GM with a 3800 Series II V6.. Wow..

[@MrGimli2]

it was just smoking a little

[@CyanoticFuture]

They didnt need the FD they needed a tow and a mechanic....i hate stupid calls like this what a waste of time.

[@MicroAppleStudios]

use the water bottle under the passenger seat... thats a waste of time.

[@ericegonz]

LMFAOOOO CROWBAR!

[@anslowp1]

Typical Chicago drivers....just wizz right by Firefighters! Nothing stops traffic like a truck company. What took PD so long?

[@chechnya]

Nice SCBA, noob.