Chicago firefighters responded to a fire in a commercial building at 1008 S. Kilbourn Avenue this morning around 8AM. They encountered fire in the center of a one-story, 100 x 125 brick building which burned through the roof. The fire was upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm before being brought under control.
The Chicago Tribune has a brief article HERE which states among other things that …
The building, a factory, was occupied at the time the blaze started, but everyone got out and no injuries were reported.
Jeff Rudolph was at the scene and submitted several images which depict the cold temperatures and the large volume of snow on the ground that firefighters had to contend with.
Chicago Engine 38 was on a hydrant this morning at Kilbourn and Grenshaw during the 2-11. Jeff Rudolph photo
Shop spare D551 was at also at the fire this morning. Jeff Rudolph photo
Firefighters manning the deck gun on top of Engine 38 are encrusted with ice. Jeff Rudolph photo
Chicago Squad 2A is shut down after using the master stream from the Snorkel to hit the fire this morning at 1008 S. Kilbourn. Jeff Rudolph photo
Firefighters from Tower Ladder 10 were running with a spare E-ONE tower ladder and used the elevated master stream to wet down the hot spots after the fire was knocked down. Jeff Rudolph photo
The company from Truck 36 worked with hand tools as their rig was parked a block away. Jeff Rudolph photo
Chicago Engine 113 was also pumping at the fire this morning. Jeff Rudloph photo
A shell of ice has formed around the helmet of this firefighter from Engine 38. Jeff Rudolph photo
