This from Larry Shapiro:
Here are some images from the 2-11 Hi-rise fire at 421 W Melrose in Chicago yesterday (8/18/23). I arrived as the 2-11 was requested.
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aftermath of a high-rise fire in Chicago
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scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago
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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene
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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene
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Chicago FD press briefing at fire scene