Tim Olk took in a Still & Box Alarm Saturday morning in a vacant, three-story, courtyard building at 63rd and Stewart. He submitted several images from the scene.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Firefighters direct a line to one of the upper floors. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Squad 5A works in Sector 3 as an engine company directs a line into a second floor window. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Multiple lines are directed into the building to hit the remaining fires. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Tower Ladder 37 maneuvered their platform into the courtyard area. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Members of Squad 5 use an acetylene torch to remove metal gates from the entrance to the courtyard. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Tower Ladder 37's main can be seen stretching into the courtyard as Squad 5 firefighters work to remove the fencing. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Firefighters work to thaw a frozen ladder so they can return it to the apparatus. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

Using steam these firefighters are trying to retract the extension ladder that is covered with ice. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 63rd & Stewart 1-14-12

The 18th Battalion and several firefighters pose for a group photo. Tim Olk photo

More images from the scene can be found HERE.

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