The North Palos Fire Protection District responded to a fire in a Chinese Restaurant at 113th and Harlem shortly before 1PM on Sunday and found the building well involved. The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE which states:
Firefighters from the North Palos Fire Protection District responded about 12:48 p.m. to the Canton Express at 113th Street and Harlem Avenue in Worth, and found the 30-by-60 foot restaurant completely engulfed in flames, said North Palos Chief Dan Russell.
Because the integrity of the structure was severely compromised and partially collapsed, firefighters were forced to battle the blaze from defensive positions outside the building, he said.
Tim Olk went to the fire and submitted several images.
A tower ladder from Chicago Ridge and an aerial from the North Palos FPD both utilized elevated master streams to fight the Harlem Avenue fire on New Years Day. Tim Olk photo
The Canton Express restaurant occupied the end unit of this strip center at 113th Place and harlem Avenue in Worth. Tim Olk photo
North Palos Engine 823 was on a hydrant on 113th Place. The outside wall of the restaurant which can be seen here collapsed during the fire. Tim Olk photo
North Palos firefighters direct a hand line into the structure to extinguish the remaining hot spots. Tim Olk photo
Roberts Park responded mutual aid to the scene with Truck 31. Tim Olk photo
North Palos Truck 804 was on Harlem n front of the restaurant. Tim Olk photo
The MABAS Division 21 Rehab Unit out of Bridgeview was at the scene as well. Tim Olk photo
Tim has a large gallery which can be viewed HERE.
#1 by Martin on January 3, 2012 - 12:41 PM
It’s good to see the Rehab Unit, its a former Justice Fire Department ambulance sold or donated back in 2005. Its not on he road much anymore but still runs great. I have some pictures from after the fire as well as a call the day before this fire.