This from Steve Redick:

Found an audio tape of the radio traffic from this job at 19th & Peoria that I made from a fire alarm office recording. I am also enclosing a link to the images from this job  It really is amazing how much more advanced my tools and techniques have become since taking these. As I recall TL39 lost power with the basket in a precarious position and I have images of the members stretching an exposure line to protect the  basket and ladder. I remember seeing this from the elevated portion of the Dan Ryan as I was enroute and seeing heavy flames from a square block area … what a site. Considering the massive amount of fire here there were few really good images to be had. Enjoy the history.

Steve

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

flames through the roof at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

heavy smoke from warehouse fire at night

Steve Redick photo

heavy smoke from warehouse fire at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Squad 5A Snorkel at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

massive fire burns in warehouse at night

Steve Redick photo

photo gallery from the fire

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