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Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire, 11-15-13 (pt 4)

Nov 17

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Video by Larry Shapiro of the 4-11 Alarm Fire on Friday at 3106 W. Peterson Avenue in Chicago.

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire 11-15-13 (pt2)

Nov 16

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos, Fire Service Photos | 10 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

I took in the 4-11 yesterday at Peterson & Lincoln. Was on the highway when they dispatched the still alarm and had a hunch it would be worthwhile to head that way. The Box Alarm was about the time of the first image here (through the windshield) and the 2-11 was as I jumped out of the car in traffic half a block away. My wife, being the good sport that she is, parked the car and sat.

Engine 71 had a deck gun going in Sector 4 on Albany and I just missed Truck 56 with their Spartan ladder to the 1-4 roof. It was backing out as I got to that side … was hoping to see it up and working for two reasons. First, I’ve yet to photograph one of these aerials at a working fire, and second was the fact that the last fire I remember at this center, a Still & Box Alarm, was the day before they were to turn in their Seagrave to pickup the Spartan.

Eventually, 71 had to move as the electric transformer on the 3-4 corner exploded violently from the massive fire storm that was active where they were working.

A third tower ladder was added to the alarm as were two additional truck companies. The fire crossed one firewall on the eastern edge of the center and was basically stopped at the next one between the mattress store and hair shop.

I am working a a video which will post when it’s completed.

Massive 4-alarm fire on Chicago's north side destroys strip center and 5 stores.

View from the west on Peterson, just after the Box was requested. Larry Shapiro photo

A shot from across Peterson at Lincoln. Engine 71 facing heavy fire. Larry Shapiro photo

An early view just after the 2-11 upgrade. Engine 71 facing heavy fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Smoke escapes from everywhere on the roof which is filled with roofing materials. Larry Shapiro photo

Squad 2A waits for water. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 71 on Albany in Sector 4. Larry Shapiro photo

Massive 4-alarm fire on Chicago's north side destroys strip center and 5 stores. Larry Shapiro photo

Albany was blanketed in smoke. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 71 facing heavy fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Tower Ladder 23 setting up at the 1-4 corner, at Peterson & Albany. Larry Shapiro photo

Fire consumes the fourth occupancy. Larry Shapiro photo

Massive smoke and flames on the east leg of the strip center. Engine 71 facing heavy fire. Larry Shapiro photo

One of multiple master streams. Larry Shapiro photo

Big fire load in the mattress store. Larry Shapiro photo

Fire up against the wall opposite of the hair cutting shop. Larry Shapiro photo

An extensive gallery with over 200 images can be viewed HERE.

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Chicago 2-11 Fire with mayday response 8-23-13

Aug 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos | Comments off

This from Eric Haak:

At 1830 hrs Friday evening, companies in the Chicago Fire Department’s 23rd Battalion responded to the 8000 block of South Marquette on a still alarm. Arriving companies reported they had a fire in the rear of a 24×50, 2-story ordinary. Still engines were 72, 46, and 126. Still trucks were Truck 49 and Tower Ladder 34. Engine 126 was on a rubbish nearby and that was the reason for the 3-engine response. Engine’s 126 and 72 (in a spare rig) both worked in sector 1 on Marquette as well as the tower ladder. Box time was 1837 hrs as the 23rd reported heavy fire in the rear porches and through the attic. I could see a header from 95th and Halsted at that time. At 1841 hrs the roof collapsed bringing a Mayday response along with a 2-11 and an EMS Plan I. Within 2 minutes, 72, 126, Truck 49 and Tower 34 had all taken a PAR and all members were accounted for. The Mayday was secured shortly after. As you view the pictures, keep in mind that this building had a pitch roof with attic dormers which were no longer visible once I arrived. I was at 95th and Ashland when the still was given and it took me a half hour to get to the incident.

Eric Haak photo

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 8-21-13

Aug 21

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 1 Comment

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

Drew Gresik photo

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Chicago 3-11 Aarm fire 6-24-13 (more)

Jun 27

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More images from Josh Boyajian from the 3-11 Alarm fire that occurred Monday on South Central Park.

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Smoke and flames from Sector 4. Josh Boyajian photo

A firefighter climbs Truck 48’s main. Josh Boyajian photo

Engine 38, Squad 1A, and Truck 48 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

Chief officers confer in Sector 3. Josh Boyajian photo

Commissioner Santiago’s buggy. Josh Boyajian photo

Engine 109 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

A previous post was HERE.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm Fire 6-24-13 (more)

Jun 25

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 11 Comments

More on yesterday’s 3-11 Alarm fire from Josh Boyajian … delayed by a power outage as a result of the storms:

Here are some of my pictures … more to follow.

Josh Boyajian photo

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Building fire in Chicago 4-21-13 (pt 2)

Apr 21

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More on this morning’s fire on S. Michigan from Dan Shevlin:

113th & Michigan

Still Time : 0918

Battalion 22 & the group had a fire in Roseland today . 2-story ordinary 25 x 50 . BC22 reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor & fire in the cockloft . I arrived when the fire was under control . Thanks Dan Shevlin

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Building fire in Chicago 4-21-13

Apr 21

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 1 Comment

This from Erik Haak:

At 0920 hrs, Sunday morning, Engine 62 reported a working fire at 11259 S. Michigan Avenue. Battalion 22 reported fire in the basement which eventually made it up through the second floor and into the cockloft of the 2-story apartment over commercial structure. Truck 62 was RIT. All photos credited to Eric Haak.

Engine 62 had lines off. Erik Haak photo

Engine 75 had a hydrant. Erik Haak photo

CFD Truck 62 was parked down the block. Erik Haak photo

Chicago firefighters on the roof with smoke

Firefighters vent the roof. Erik Haak photo

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CFD Working Fire 3-28-13

Mar 29

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This from Josh Boyajian:

Chicago companies had a working fire @ 3224 s May yesterday. Engine 29 found a 3-sty multi-family with fire in the attic. Engines 28 & 29 each had lines lead out. Trucks 33 & 8 had their mains to the roof with members chopping holes for ventilation. Here are some of my pictures.