Steve Redick took in a Still & Box Alarm last night at 3636 Grenshaw. The fire originated on the back porches of a three-story 6 flat unit which appeared to be vacant. Engine 107 was the second engine in and was ordered to the rear where they opened up with their deck gun to knock done the bulk of the fire before taking a hydrant at the end of the alley.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box alarm fire Grenshaw 5-17-11

Truck 48 laddered the roof in the front of the building on Grenshaw. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box alarm fire Grenshaw 5-17-11

The fire burned the deck area on one side of the back porches and traveled along the roof deck. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box alarm fire Grenshaw 5-17-11

Engine 38 was the first due engine and took the front of the building. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box alarm fire Grenshaw 5-17-11

Engine 107 hit the fire with the deck gun before securing a hydrant at the end of the alley. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box alarm fire Grenshaw 5-17-11

Heavy charring can be seen from the upper deck. Steve Redick photo

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