More from Steve Redick at the 2-11 Alarm Fire at 3057 N. Rockwell 12/21/15

This from Steve:

a video of the series of images I shot at the time of collapse

And the from Steve:

3057 N Rockwell Monday night. An occupied commercial building with an operable sprinkler system. I arrived just after the first 2-11 units and observed a moderate smoke condition. They did have the sprinkler system siamese supplied, and based on fireground traffic felt the sprinkler system was doing some good. Members put a lot of effort into removing the glass block windows in the front of the building. Conditions soon changed and the fire advanced throughout the building. There was a sudden collapse as the snorkel was being positioned. No damage to members or rigs.
A note with these images and video. I did not have my usual camera equipment with me so this was all shot on an Iphone and an old digital point and shoot. The quality is not up to my usual standards, but lousy photos are better than no photos right?
Steve
massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

massive building fire scene in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

Radio traffic from the fire