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13-Alarm Fire in Burlington, WI 1-30-13 (pt2)
Here's an update on the massive 13-alarm fire that broke out overnight in Burlington, Wisconsin. I managed to get my hands on some exclusive footage and photos taken by Larry Shapiro, who did an incredible job capturing the intense action.
First off, there’s this incredible video that really gives you a sense of the scale and chaos of the situation. It’s embedded below, so make sure to check it out:
The firefighters had their work cut out for them, especially when it came to sourcing water. Take a look at these striking images of the Pierce fire engine drafting water directly from Echo Lake—talk about resourceful! This particular engine was operating out of Big Bend, and the shots really highlight the teamwork and effort involved.
*Caption: Big Bend, WI engine drafting from Echo Lake. Larry Shapiro photo*
There’s another angle of the same operation that provides even more context to how they managed to keep the fire at bay.
*Caption: Another view of the Big Bend, WI engine drafting from Echo Lake. Larry Shapiro photo*
Switching gears slightly, here’s a powerful image of a Wauconda engine hard at work pumping water in-line. The dedication of these crews is truly inspiring.
*Caption: Wauconda engine pumping in-line. Larry Shapiro photo*
Over in Wheatland, we see a quint working diligently in Sector D, its elevated master stream playing a crucial role in controlling the flames. Meanwhile, the Lake Geneva tower ladder was busy in Sector A, providing critical support with its own elevated master stream.
*Caption: Wheatland, WI quint working in Sector D. Larry Shapiro photo*
And over in Lake Geneva, the tower ladder continued its efforts, with the Kansasville engine ensuring it remained well-supplied.
*Caption: Lake Geneva tower ladder working in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo*
It wasn’t just about the big rigs; smaller portable tanks also played a key role. Here’s an image of an E-ONE engine drafting water from one such tank, with the Lake Geneva tower ladder visible in the background.
*Caption: Kansasville, WI engine drafting from a portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo*
In Sector A, multiple engines were seen drafting water simultaneously—a testament to the coordination and strategy required to fight such a large-scale fire.
*Caption: Kansasville and Burlington engines drafting in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo*
The logistics didn’t stop there. Tankers were constantly on the move, dumping water into portable tanks to ensure a steady supply chain.
*Caption: A tanker dumping at the D Sector water supply. Larry Shapiro photo*
Even the chief himself got in on the action, completely covered in ice after spending hours on the front lines.
*Caption: Kansasville Assistant Chief working Sector D. Larry Shapiro photo*
One final shot shows a Burlington engine supplying a master stream, demonstrating the technical prowess needed to manage such a complex situation.
*Caption: A Burlington engine pumping in-line to supply a master stream. Larry Shapiro photo*
If you’re interested in seeing more, Larry Shapiro has put together a full gallery of images from the Echo Lake Foods fire. It’s definitely worth checking out for those who want to understand the full scope of what happened.
All in all, it was an exhausting but necessary night for the firefighting teams involved. Their resilience and professionalism shone through in every frame captured by Larry Shapiro.