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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-23-23

Nov 25

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This from Eric Haak:

Just before sunrise on Thanksgiving morning, a fire broke out in the former Wing Hoe restaurant located in Chicago’s 9th Battalion. The structure was built as a private residence in 1913 and had been the Wing Hoe since 1971. It was currently vacant and scheduled for demolition. Companies had been drilling in the structure as recently as the day before. The building was a 2.5-story brick with a basement where the fire appeared to originate. Engine Company 83 made a valiant effort to get a line on it before it advanced, but with holes in the floor and being heavily charged with smoke, the decision was made to transition to a defensive attack.

I arrived as the box was being pulled and found very heavy smoke emanating from the entire structure. Engine Company 59 made entry from a safe POV through a rear door that accessed the basement and made some headway there but the fire extension was already advanced. A Snorkel, tower ladder, two RAMs, and several hand lines were used to bring this job under control.

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-21-23 (more)

Nov 23

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Images from the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-21-23 from Chi-Town Fire Photos

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Working fire in Chicago, 11-21-23

Nov 22

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This from Steve Redick

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-21-23 (more)

Nov 22

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Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

Chicago firefighters battled a massive extra-alarm fire in a Logan Square warehouse Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

The fire broke out just before midnight in the 2700-block of North Pulaski Road, near the back of the warehouse.

The response was raised to a 3-11 alarm with a hazardous materials response. 

From Steve Redick

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-21-23

Nov 22

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Chicago FD LODD Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price (more)

Nov 21

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, LODD | 1 Comment

Excerpts from nbcchicago.com:

Fallen Chicago Firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price, 39, who died while battling a fire at a Lincoln Park building Nov. 13, was laid to rest on Monday. He was a 14-year veteran of the department and the widely respected driver of Truck 44.

Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom was packed full of mourners who shared their sorrows and support for the family, friends and fellow firefighters. A husband, brother, son and uncle, Price was known for his infectious personality, always exuding positivity.

Flags will be flown at half-staff through sundown on Nov. 20 to honor Price, whose death marks the fourth line-of-duty death the Chicago Fire Department has seen this year. In August, Lt. Kevin Ward, 59, died after battling a blaze in Norwood Park. In April, two firefighters — Jermaine Pelt, 49, and Jan Tchoryk, 55, were killed battling two different blazes in the city.

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-16-23

Nov 19

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Great drone video of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-16-23

3-11 alarm fire of the Evans food factory on 41st and Halsted Chicago. Started at around 9 AM 11/16/2023. Secured at around noon. No injury or death.

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Working fire in Chicago, 11-17-23

Nov 18

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This from Ryan Higgins:

Took this one in at 615 N Lotus Ave

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-16-23

Nov 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | No Comments

Excerpts from cbsnewschicago.com:

Firefighters spent nearly three hours battling a 3-11 alarm fire Thursday morning at a warehouse in the Back of the Yards neighborhood at the Evans Food Group processing plant near 41st and Halsted. 

Flames spread from the warehouse where it started to at least two connected buildings, and the roofs of all three buildings collapsed during the fire.

A worker at the plant said it is essentially a large kitchen that packs and ships food all over the country. McDonough said the warehouse stores pork products and grease that both helped fuel the blaze.

It was unclear how many employees were inside when the fire started but everyone got out safely prior to firefighters arriving.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Chicago FD LODD Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price

Nov 13

Posted by Admin in Fatal fire, Fire Department News, LODD | 2 Comments

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Chicago Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price

From Chicago Fire Dept. on Facebook:

Our hearts are weighed down with sorrow as we share the news of the passing of FF/EMT Andrew Price, a dedicated member of the Chicago Fire Department for 14 years. Firefighter Price made the ultimate sacrifice, bravely protecting our city. This marks the fourth line of duty loss for our department this year.  Please keep the Price family and our CFD family in your thoughts during these challenging times

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