Hank Sajovic submitted several images from yesterday’s building explosion in Skokie.
![SKOK_7431-HS Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7431-HS.jpg)
Smoke pushes from the building on Kimball Avenue as firefighters knock down the remaining fire. Hank Sajovic photo
![SKOK_7432-HS Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7432-HS.jpg)
A view from the front shows heavy smoke and the extent of the blast. Hank Sajovic photo
![SKOK_7443-HS Fire hydrant with hose attached](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7443-HS.jpg)
Skokie Engine 17 was on this hydrant one building away from the fire building. Hank Sajovic photo
![SKOK_7461-HS Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7461-HS.jpg)
The north side of the fire building show severe damage from the blast.. Hank Sajovic photo
![SKOK_7466-HS Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7466-HS1.jpg)
The second floor collapsed as the supporting front wall was blown out. Hank Sajovic photo
![SKOK_7513-HS Skokie building explosion Kimball Avenue 12-12-11](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SKOK_7513-HS.jpg)
Employees from Nicor go to work to shut off the gas to the building. Hank Sajovic photo