Squad 2's Snorkel is setup in Sector 1 to use their bucket to access the small window into the vacant occupancy to get water on the fire. Steve Redick photo

Smoke escapes from the building at 1896 N. Milwaukee Avenue as firefighters use a hand line and elevated master streams to fight the fire. Steve Redick photo

Members of Squad 2 use a thermal imager to locate the seat of the fire through the dense smoke. This building provided extremely limited access to the interior both in the front and rear. Steve Redick photo

Engine 30 taps a hydrant with two lengths of hard suction hose at the south end of the block. Steve Redick photo

An Air Mask Unit responds to all extra alarm fires and swaps out used air cylinders for companies. Steve Redick photo

Squad 2 stands by as the commanders hope to allow the fire to burn through the roof which would allow greater access for the master stream from the Snorkel above the roof line. Steve Redick photo