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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 8-21-13

This from Drew Gresik:

Took in the Still and Box at 2324 S. California. Fire was in a vacant 2.5-story frame, ops went defensive around the time these photos were taken. Tower 5 was moved into Sector 1 and Squad 1’s Snorkel was working with a master stream in Sector 2. Fire appeared to be in the attic/second floor. I didn’t see any flames but there was a lot of smoke. Here’s a few shots.
Drew Gresik
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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 2-27-12

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.

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

A chief keeps track of companies on the scene as Squad 5 is seen in the background. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

Squad 5 provided one of 6 master streams working at the 2-11. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

Tower Ladder 39 had a master stream working at the fire. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

Engine 123 supplied multiple lines. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

Engine 50 put their deck gun to work. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

Firefighters use a multi-versal alongside Tower 39's master stream on 48th Place. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

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.

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

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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