The Chicago Tribune reported the following about a 2-11 Alarm fire this morning:
Nearly 100 Chicago firefighters this morning battled an extra-alarm blaze on the city’s West Side that jumped from a Chinese restaurant to two storefronts with second-floor apartments, officials said.
No injuries were reported in the 2-11 alarm fire that appeared to have started in the one-story restaurant near the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Harrison Street in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
The blaze, fueled by tar on the roof of the restaurant, then traveled to two buildings on either side, said Fire Department spokesman Richard Rosado.
The fire broke out about 3 a.m. and spread quickly despite a steady rainfall. It was finally brought under control about 5:45 a.m. Fire officials said the fire was fueled by tar on the roof of the restaurant. As many as 99 firefighters were on the scene.
The complete article can be found HERE.
Gordon J.Nord, Jr. was on the scene and submitted several images from the fire.
Heavy smoke pours out of the restaurant as Tower Ladder 14 hits the fire from above. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Squad 2A is setup in front of the building on Cermak. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
The tower ladder and the Squad fight the fire from above as companies use hand lines in the street. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Firefighters from Squad 2 work in the basket of the Snorkel, Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Heavy fire now pushes out from the roof of the restaurant. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Another shot with heavy fire venting through the roof and the two aerials at work. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Thick smoke and fire continues to push out of the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
A multi-versal operates in the street as the elevated master streams continue to hit the roof area. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
