The Gurnee Fire Department received multiple calls from drivers on Grand Avenue around 6:45 PM on Tuesday, reporting heavy smoke coming from the Vista Hotel at 6161 W. Grand Avenue. The hotel, which had previously operated as a Holiday Inn, was closed and undergoing renovation to reopen as a new location. Upon arrival, firefighters found significant smoke and fire in the ballroom section, which was separated from the main guest building by a foyer and open lobby. Engine 1322 attempted to advance a line through the main entrance to prevent the fire from spreading into the lobby, but encountered intense heat and heavy flames fueled by stored furniture. Due to the challenging conditions, crews transitioned to a defensive strategy. A MABAS Box Alarm was declared within 15 minutes, followed by a second alarm shortly after. By the time the fire had been burning for about 45 minutes, it was upgraded to a fifth alarm, indicating the severity of the situation. Two tower ladders, one from Gurnee and another from Round Lake, worked in the 'A' sector, while Gurnee Engine 1321 provided support with hand lines and a deck gun on the side of the building. As the sun set, the fire's intensity grew, and the volume of smoke and flames increased. Firefighters from over 20 departments across Lake County, including Antioch, Fox Lake, Mundelein, Beach Park, and others, responded to the scene. The MABAS Division 5 Air Unit was also called in to refill SCBA bottles, and the MESS Canteen provided essential supplies. Long hose lines across Grand Avenue forced the road to be closed, with engines from Mundelein and Beach Park accessing hydrants on the opposite side of the street. The fire was largely contained to the ballroom area, which was destroyed, with minor extension into the lobby. After hours of effort, the fire was eventually brought under control, and crews worked to douse the remaining embers and clear the debris. An excavator was brought in to knock down the damaged walls and sift through the rubble, allowing firefighters to reach hidden hot spots. Several images captured the intensity of the fire, with photographers Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk documenting the event. Larry has an extensive photo gallery available [here], and Tim is compiling his own collection [here]. Larry plans to post a video of the incident once he gets some rest. For more information, you can read a brief article [here], [here], and [here].

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