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This from Eric Haak:

The East Chicago Fire Department in Northwest Indiana responded to this structure fire at 1500 hrs on Monday (8/25) afternoon. The fire building was located at 14741 South Tod Avenue and appeared to be a vacant apartments over bar or restaurant. The building was about 100 feet deep and the fire eventually consumed most of the frame attic space. Images in this gallery are taken nearly 3 hours into the incident.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

I would also like to take this opportunity to formally launch my new web site. It is still a work in progress and I have a lot to add, but I am satisfied enough at this time to put it out there. Images from this fire and many other incidents can be seen at http://wcfs.smugmug.com/. Hope you enjoy.

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This from Drew Gresik:

I took in the Box Alarm in Berwyn Thursday night at 1509 Gunderson. Two people were taken to the hospital and heavy fire was seen on arrival. Command immediately upgraded the incident to a Full Still, and the Box was requested shortly after. Oak Park Tower 631 and Berwyn Truck 904 had elevated Master Streams. Berwyn Engines 902 and 903 dropped lines. Berwyn Quint 901, Cicero Engine 2, and Forest Park Engine 402 were all pumping in addition to the 2 Berwyn engines. It appeared the fire originated in the rear of the 1.5 story home. These are a few of my photos from the scene including Berwyn Engine 902 with several lines off, OKPK Tower 631 set up at 15th and Gunderson, Berwyn Truck 904 set up on 15th St., a view from the front of the fire building, Stickney Engine 1203, Cicero F-12 a 2012 Chevy Tahoe, Berwyn Quint 901 pumping at 16th and Elmwood for Truck 904’s aerial, and 2 view of the rear of the structure.

Thanks,

Drew Gresik