The Chicago Tribune reports in a small article HERE:
Heavy flames and exploding propane tanks prompted a the 2-11 alarm and hazardous materials response at the large factory building in the 2800 block of West 48th Place.
Steve Redick took in the fire and submitted several images.
A chief keeps track of companies on the scene as Squad 5 is seen in the background. Steve Redick photo
Squad 5 provided one of 6 master streams working at the 2-11. Steve Redick photo
Tower Ladder 39 had a master stream working at the fire. Steve Redick photo
Engine 123 supplied multiple lines. Steve Redick photo
Engine 50 put their deck gun to work. Steve Redick photo
Firefighters use a multi-versal alongside Tower 39's master stream on 48th Place. Steve Redick photo
Tower Ladder 5 was the 2nd tower to the scene and was setup on 47th Place. Steve Redick photo
More images can be found HERE.
An 180-degree view of the scene taken from west of the fire shows the placement of both tower ladders plus Engines 50 and 123. Steve Redick photo
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#1 by Bill Post on February 27, 2012 - 6:46 PM
Those are interesting shots of the 2-11 on 48th place. The shots were all great. Engine 50 currently is by far the oldest front line engine in service at nearly 17 years. It was originally assigned to Engine 89 on the north side. I wonder what happened to Tower Ladder 54, which normally would have been the second due tower ladder, were they using a spare (straight aerial ladder)?