Bridgeview firefighters battled frigid temperatures as well as a house fire early Friday morning in unincorporated Nottingham Park.
Firefighters arrived at 7133 W, 74th Place about 12:30 a.m. to find heavy fire conditions, said acting Fire Chief Keith Grzadziel. He said a Full Still Alarm was requested to bring in additional assistance.
The residents were at home when the fire started but were able to self-evacuate. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
In addition to the flames, firefighters had to battle 12-degree temperatures with a -3 windchill. It was so cold a water main ruptured hampering firefighters.
The home was a total loss and displaced residents will be staying with family, Grzadziel said.
Cook County Sheriff’s Police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are assisting with the fire investigation.
Over a dozen fire departments assisted.
Bridgeview Public Works provided a pickup truck to haul frozen firehoses back to the fire station and salted the street.
Bridgeview provides fire and EMS services to Nottingham Park, which is adjacent to the village.