This from Steve Redick:

Friday (5/18/18) in the 6600 block of N Olmsted. Response here was a bit compromised as they had an alley garage at the same time causing a lengthy delay in the arrival of the RIT truck company. Fire had a good hold in the concealed spaces and knee wall areas necessitating considerable truck work. Late in the incident some members were caught in a bad spot on the roof when fire conditions changed rapidly, cutting off access to the aerial. Fortunately the free venting fire was knocked down quickly with inside handlines alleviating the situation.
Truck 9 was able to setup the aerial despite some tough conditions, a narrow street, tree branches, and wires all hindering the effort. One of the last images  shows the grateful victims of a rescue. All images all can be seen here.
 
Steve
 

 

smoke from Chicago house fire

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Firefighters vent house fire roof in smoke

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Firefighters vent house fire roof in smoke

Steve Redick photo

Firefighters vent house fire roof in smoke

Steve Redick photo

Firefighters vent house fire roof in smoke

Steve Redick photo

Firefighters vent house fire roof in smoke

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Chicago FD Truck 9

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Firefighters vent house fire roof with flames

Steve Redick photo

Firefighters vent house fire roof with flames

Steve Redick photo

Firefighters vent house fire roof with flames

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Truck 9

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baby birds in nest

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Chicago FD Squad 7

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