Tim Olk has submitted several images from yesterday’s 3-11 Alarm Fire on 37th Street.

Chicago Fire Department 3-11 Alarm Fire 12-31-11 37th Street

One company of firefighters use a hand line on the east side of the fire building as smoke pushes out of the windows as another company determines where to reposition their line. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department 3-11 Alarm Fire 12-31-11 37th Street

Firefighters in Sector 1 on 37th Street take out the first floor windows. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department 3-11 Alarm Fire 12-31-11 37th Street

A multi-versal is used on the west side of the building in Sector 2 as smoke vents from most of the windows. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department 3-11 Alarm Fire 12-31-11 37th Street

After the main fire was knocked down, companies moved inside to finish the remaining fires. The building was filled with 55-gallon drums which turned out to be empty. Tim Olk photo

Tim has a gallery which can be viewed HERE.