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Vintage 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-17-74 (more)

Oct 19

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Historic Fire Photo | 1 Comment

This from Danny Nelms:

William Swart Ruting photos

This was the old International Harvestor Works at 26th & Rockwell in Chicago. Fire was in 1974. This is Snorkel Squad 1 operating at the fire. Got a little close and melted the taillights. 

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

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Vintage 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-17-74

Jan 11

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic Fire Photo, vintage news clipping of a fire | Comments off

This from Steve Redick:

February 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Found some news clippings to share. This is one fire I will never forget, one of the largest I have ever seen.

Vintage Chicago Tribune news clipping of a 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, February 17, 1974 Vintage Chicago Tribune news clipping of a 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, February 17, 1974

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