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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 1-26-14 (more)

More images from Steve Redick of the 2-11 Alarm fire on 1-26-14 at 5601 W. Irving Park Road.

fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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fire hydrant in snow being used

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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firemen battle night fire in the snow

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fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

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Down memory lane … CFD

This from Martin Nowak:

Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to post these pictures, so that we can see the units that served the Chicago Fire Department/or still serving.

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Deluge Wagon 676 – 1975 Chevrolet/Eastman. (Rechassis 2013) Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 911 – Old light wagon that was formerly housed at Engine 13’s quarters & is now long gone. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 916 – Another old light wagon that is no longer in-service. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 637 – 1980 GMC/E-One. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

X-Squad 1 – 1996 HME/Saulsbury. Being used in Chicago Fire TV Show. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former Squad 5A spare rig-1979 Ford/Seagrave/Pierce. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former Snorkel Squad 1-1971 Mack MB, Cabrini in the background. Squad 546 photo

Also the City of Chicago has some fire hoses on auction http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/chicago,il/list/current?orgid=20549

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

Images from Dennis McGuire, Jr. from the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on July 1st.

 

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Tower Ladder 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Roof has collaspsed. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Tower 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Two lines on the fire in Sector 1. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Tower 37 and Tower 39 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Heavy smoke is seen in the 2nd floor. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

2nd floor lights up. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Squad 5 working the Snorkel. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Something not seen often is 2 Snorkels and w tower ladders all working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Truck Co. 15 was the 2nd truck to the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Getting a handle on it now. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Tower 39, the reserve Snorkel, and Tower 37 all flowing master streams. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

Fire under control. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

For a short time a multi-versel was set up in the street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

 

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

More from Steve Redick on the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on 7-1-13:

After a lengthy period it was determined to shut down the master streams and let the fire consume the roof area to provide for better access.This happened in some photographically good fashion, and there was a sudden collapse of the aformentioned truss add on. I didn’t capture the collapse but the sharp eye will notice the before and after shots. The reserve snorkel was called for and put to work, always an interesting event to photograph. A 3-11 was requested at this point due to no companies left in staging. I suspect none were used. Shot another pano and as Denny McGuire pointed out it was unique to see 2 snorkels and 2 towers (both HME) operating at the same time. I left the scene shortly thereafter and was treated with a view of eng 1 arriving at it’s change to engine 16’s new quarters 53 e Pershing … didn’t shoot it though. Hope you found the photos and video interesting.

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 7-1-13

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More images from this fire can be seen HERE.

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm at 1433 S Kenneth 5-23-13 (pt 2)

This from Dan McInerney:

Some photos from this morning’s 2-11 at 1433 S. Kenneth. I got there late after the fire had been pretty much put out. Fire was in a 3sty, vacant apartment building, marked with the ominous red “X”. Fire was mostly throughout the 3rd floor. A tower ladder, 5-5-2’s Snorkel, a mulitversal and a few handlines were used. Both TL14 and E99 had mechanical issues – E117 coming in on the 2-11 was tasked with replacing E99, and TL5 was sent for TL14. Attached are a couple of scene shots and a few rig shots.
The first 3 show the Snorkel and multiversal on the north side of the fire building
vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Chicago Squad 2A deployed in the alley. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

A view from the alley showing two sides of the building. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Multi-versal being used on the north side of the building. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago FD mobile command unit

Command Van 2-7-1. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago FD Air Mask Unit 645

Air Mask Unit 6-4-5. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago FD Engine 38

Engine 38 was the Still Alarm engine to the fire. Dan McInerney photo

Spartan fire engine in Chicago

Chicago Engine 99. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Truck 48 was the Still Alarm truck. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Tower ladder with Snorkel in the background. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Elevated master streams douse remaining hot spots on the third floor. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

View from the rear shows tower ladder and squad at work. Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Squad 2’s Snorkel at work/ Dan McInerney photo

vacant building fire at 1433 S Kenneth in Chicago 5-23-13

Spare tower ladder at work. Dan McInerney photo

 

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm Fire 2-15-13 (pt2)

More images of the 2-11 Alarm fire at 2733 E. 79th Street from Tim Olk.

firefighters working at building fire

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heavy smoke from burning building

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firefighters with hose line at big fire

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Chicago Snorkel Squad 5

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destruction inside building after fire

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 3)

Third article about the 4-11 Alarm fire on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago.

Images from Steve Redick who arrived on the scene very early into the incident. Previous posts are HERE and HERE.

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Massive fire blows out all windows in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Another image showing the intense fire that overtook the building. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Heavy fire burns through a loading dock in the alley behind the building. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Heavy fire seen throughout the building and through the roof from Sector 3 prior to companies operating on that side. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

An officer directs companies into the gravel lot off Cullerton Street in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

 

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street Snorkel

Heavy fire burns throughout the building as Squad 1A takes position in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

A large diameter supply line is stretched to supply a master stream in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Squad 1 positions their Snorkel. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Firefighters elevate the basket of Tower Ladder 54 as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Steve Redick photo

 

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

As Tower Ladder 54 is readied for a master stream, Truck 7 sits on the corner before being moved to allow Tower Ladder 10 to setup. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Chicago Engine 26 secures a hydrant on 21st Street at Western Avenue. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

The thick smoke and heavy fire seems to turn day into night along 21st Street. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Fire blows out of two sides of the three-story warehouse building. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Truck 32 was rigged for aerial pipe operations but a decision was made instead to special call two additional tower ladders to the scene. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

A pair of Battalion buggies which will have to be repositioned as the fire spreads rapidly throughout the almost block-long building. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Tower Ladder 54 goes to work at the corner of Western Avenue and 21st Street. Steve Redick photo

More of Steve’s images can be found HERE.

 

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 2)

Second article about the 4-11 Alarm fire on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago.

Images from Larry Shapiro who arrived at the scene well after all of the other contributors in the first article.

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

After the roof and upper floors collapsed, heavy fire was concentrated in the ground floor. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street Chicago Tower Ladder 54

Engine 26 was at the corner of 21st Street and Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Thick black smoke clouds the sky as the fire burns a section of the roof at the east end of the fire building several hours into the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Engine 28, a 1997 HME Luverne supplies Engine 103 from the 2300 block of Cullerton Street. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Engines 18 and 5 pump in-line to supply master streams from Sector 3 off Cullerton Street. Larry SHapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Engine 35 is feeding Tower Ladder 10 on Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Firefighters drag a line to put a multi-versal into operation in Sector 3. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Tower Ladder 39, in Sector 3, awaits water to put their master stream to work. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

6-6-1, the reserve Snorkel housed with Engine 35, was special called to the scene almost immediately. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Command Van 2-7-1 is setup on Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

The gas company brought a crew to the scene to dig under the street in order to shut down the gas to the building. Seen among the ruins in Sector 1, a gas fed fire burns freely. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry has a gallery of images HERE.

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 1)

Commercial fire today at 2441 W. 21st Street came in after 1PM. First units found a three-story, brick, commercial factory/warehouse well involved. The alarms quickly escalated to a 4-11 with an EMS Plan I and a Haz Mat Level I. The building was bounded on the west by railroad tracks and on the north by the elevated CTA tracks which were shut down for several hours. The EMS Plan was secured quickly and the 4-11 wasn’t struck out until roughly 4PM. Some companies remained on the scene throughout the night.

Two Snorkels (Squad 1 and the reserve Snorkel) were working along with four tower ladders (5, 10, 39 & 54).

We have a large amount of coverage from multiple contributors which will be posted in several posts tonight and tomorrow.

This from Josh Boyajian:

Even though I’m not at the scene, thought I would share these pics from Laramie and Ogden in Cicero of the header!

 

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The header as seen from Cicero. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12 as seen from Cicero, IL. Josh Boyajian photo

This from Erick Haak:

Not much of a description needed other than the last photo is just as the wall collapsed.  Photos credited to Eric Haak.
Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Chicago Tower Ladder 54 working on 21st Street with a master Stream. Eric Haak photo

massive flames at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Phenomenal fire in Sector 1 at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The wall collapse in Sector 1 as seen from the west end of 21st Street. Eric Haak photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The front wall collapses onto 21st Street at the 4-11 Alarm fire 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo

 

This from Dylan Konchan:
Hi my name is Dylan Konchan i got pics from the 4-11 alarm at 2441 W 21st there will be more to come by me
Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The west end of the structure as fire burns through the roof as seen from the north (Sector 3). Dylan Konchan photo

Seagrave Snorkel at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The reserve Snorkel enters the lot behind the building in Sector 3 as heavy fire burns through the roof. Dylan Konchan photo

 

85' Snorkel goes to work at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The reserve Snorkel (6-6-1) moves into position to go to work. Dylan Konchan photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The reserve Snorkel is ready to work as an elevated master stream in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

A glimpse of the heavy fire and thick smoke in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo

This from Drew Gresik:
Hey everyone,
I just took the ride into the City to check out the 4-11 with Level 1 Haz-Mat and EMS Plan 1 at 2444 W 21st Street. The header was huge, I saw it all the way in Berwyn on Ogden Avenue. When I got in the neighborhood of the fire, the Chicago Police had set a four block perimeter all around the fire building preventing any closeups of the scene. Staging is at 22nd and Western I believe. Traffic was really bad as one could have guessed. Here are some shots of the header and Engine 113 which was screaming down 22nd Street. Keep up the good work on the site guys!
From,
Drew Gresik
Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12 large smoke header in the sky

The header as seen from Berwyn. Drew Gresik photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Heavy smoke seen from nearby. Drew Gresik photo

 

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Large header as seen while driving to the fire. Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Engien 113 at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Engine 113 nearing the scene of the 4-11 Alarm fire on Deember 29, 2012. Drew Gresik photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Flames and heavy smoke seen from several blocks away. Drew Gresik photo

 

This from Steve Redick:
Chicago 2444 w 21st St today…Mill Constructed furniture warehouse…a quick photo and a link to my video with radio traffic. Lot’s more to come…stay tuned…..
massive fire and heavy smoke at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Firestorm conditions with heavy wind, intense flames and thick smoke in Sector 1 of the 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street in Chicago. Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick video:

This from Dave Weaver:

Anatomy of the 4-11: 13:08 E23 looking for rubbish 2500 W. Cullerton St. / Full Still b/o Main FAO for 2444 W. 21st St. » 13:13 Still & Box Alarm b/o Batt 4 for 3 story 200×100 smoke on 2nd fl and heavy smoke from several 1st fl windows » 13:20 2-11 Alarm b/o 2-2-1 reports heavy fire throughout 3 story warehouse 200×150 » Companies go defensive » Batt 2 requests CTA Pink Line be shut down » 13:31 2-2-1 requests additional TL and reserve snorkel » Corrected size-up by 2-2-1 is at least 300×150 » 13:38 3-11 Alarm b/o 2-1-28 plus 2 additional TLs » 13:45 4-11 Alarm / EMS Plan 1 / Level 1 HazMat b/o 2-1-28 » 13:58 2-7-1/Batt 4 4 master streams on West side of building making little progress » 14:00 EMS Plan 1 secured b/o 2-1-28 » 14:04 2-1-3 in command / All officers switch to Ch 5 Command » 14:30 2-7-1/2-1-3 11 master streams working, gas company digging in Sector 1 to shut off main, 1 line to sprinkler system in Sector 4

Radio traffic:

Dave Weaver video:

Apologies to all about the late hour of this post and delay in getting all the information together.

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm 9-30-12 (update 3)

Tim Olk submitted several images from the 5-11 on Sunday as the events progressed to demolition.

 

Chicago Fire Department 5-11 alarm fire 9-30-12 on Nelson

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Chicago Fire Department 5-11 alarm fire 9-30-12 on Nelson Snorkel

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Chicago Fire Department 5-11 alarm fire 9-30-12 on Nelson

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Chicago Fire Department 5-11 alarm fire 9-30-12 on Nelson

Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department 5-11 alarm fire 9-30-12 on Nelson

Tim Olk photo

Tim has an extensive gallery of images HERE.

More coverage of the fire is HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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