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Jim Skrabel witnessed a fire this morning in Joliet at 1701 Sierra Highland Court. Here's his firsthand account of the incident:

A two-story home was engulfed in heavy flames on one side, which caused damage to the adjacent house. Engine 9, the first unit to arrive, made a strong attack and brought the fire under control by the time I got there. Two 1 3/4-inch hoselines were stretched from Engine 9, and Truck 9 had their aerial ladder ready in case they needed to reach the roof. On the scene, we had Engines 9, 8, and 10, along with Truck 9, B/C 2, and ambulances 8, 9, and 10.

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Firefighters used a hand line to tackle the last bits of fire near the soffit after quickly bringing the exterior blaze under control. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

The neighboring house suffered siding damage due to the intense heat from the fire. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Joliet Truck 9 was prepared to deploy their main line if the fire spread beyond the initial area. Jim Skrabel photo

Joliet Fire Department house fire 6-28-11 Sierra Highland Court

Visible damage to the neighbor’s house can be seen in this image. Jim Skrabel photo

The response was quick and well-coordinated, showing the professionalism of the Joliet Fire Department. It's always a relief to see such effective action in situations like these. The photos give a clear view of the situation and the efforts made to contain the fire before it could cause more harm.

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