Chicago had a 2-11 Alarm for a fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue Monday morning.  The Chicago Tribune reports:

The fire broke out at 9:24 a.m. in the building at 3056 North Milwaukee Avenue and when firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was billowing from the basement and the ceiling appeared to be involved in the fire, according to fire department spokesman Larry Langford.

No one was in the two story building, which housed the bakery on the first floor and apartments on the second, Langford said.

Tim Olk and Steve Redick were at the scene. Steve submitted a video and Tim submitted several images.

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue

The fire which originated in the basement forced firefighters out of the building shortly after they arrived. The Mobile Ventilation Unit was called to the scene and deployed. Tim Olk photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Firefighters use a hand line from the roof of a neighboring building. Tim Olk photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue

The 13th Battalion goes to work removing roofing materials. Tim Olk photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue

As one company applies water to the fire, another works on ventilation. Tim Olk photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Firefighters climb the rear stairs as fire burns inside the second floor. Tim Olk photo

The complete Tribune article is HERE.

Tim Olk has more photos HERE.