Up in Smoke

November 2006

By William Swanson

Before the fire

The Balcos home at 2528 West Lake of the Isles Parkway.

Photo by Howard Spencer

Before the fire

The Balcos dining room.

Photo by Howard Spencer

Afterward, the extended family gathered around the rescued table in St. Louis Park.

After the fire

The extended family gathered around the rescued table in St. Louis Park. Front row, from left to right: Mitchell, Justin, and Alicia Waletzki and Ophelia Balcos. Standing: Hope and Eric Balcos, Eydie and Darrin Waletzki, Emmanuel Balcos, Stephen and Eileen Balcos Bauman, and Nico, Jade, Kim, and Edwin Balcos.

Photo by Sara Jorde

The Balcos fire.

Photo by John Ursu

A fire truck at the Balcos fire.

Photo by John Ursu

Burned house.

Photo by John Ursu

Burned house.

Photo by John Ursu