This from Dan Shevlin:

Still & Box Alarm 7921 S Essex

Still Time : Approx 0630

Boxed by the 23rd Battalion

Battalion 23 reported heavy fire on the 3rd floor of a red X building.  No interior attack initially. Multiple handlines in point of vantage spots in sector 2 & 3. Squad 5 set up in the rear and Tower Ladder 39 set up in front after some good smoke was coming from the 3rd floor . After awhile an interior attack began.

thanks Dan Shevlin

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Dan Shevlin photo

Dan Shevlin photo

Dan Shevlin photo

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