More about the Still and Box Alarm fire 12-22-24 from Eric Haak:
Here are a few images from a Still & Box alarm in Chicago on the evening of 12/22/24. The building was vacant and boarded up and had a fire in the basement. The interior was piled high with garbage which prompted a strictly defensive attack. The fire was brought under control with the use of four handlines, Tower Ladder 39, and Squad 5’s Snorkel.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
From Chi-Town Fire Photos:
This is from a Still & Box Alarm @ 5213 S Bishop on 12/22/24. Fire was in a vacant, boarded up 2.5-sty wood-frame. Engine 116 had heavy fire from the basement on arrival. A couple minutes in, Battalion 6 stated they were hitting it from the exterior of the building and they were having access problems. Shortly thereafter, Batt 6 pulled the box. They set up Tower 39 in the front of the building, and then set up Squad 5 Snorkel on the D side of the fire building in a vacant lot. Engine 116 had a bad hydrant, making Engine 123 go in-line with Engine 49 to feed them. Engine 50 also was led out with a 2.5” line in the rear, and was also feeding the snorkel.
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
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