This is the third article covering the massive fire that broke out on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago. The incident, classified as a 4-11 Alarm, involved a commercial warehouse and quickly escalated into a major emergency. Steve Redick was one of the first to arrive on the scene and captured powerful images that show the intensity of the blaze.
Previous coverage can be found here and here.
Massive fire blows out all windows in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo
Another image showing the intense fire that overtook the building. Steve Redick photo
Heavy fire burns through a loading dock in the alley behind the building. Steve Redick photo
Heavy fire seen throughout the building and through the roof from Sector 3 prior to companies operating on that side. Steve Redick photo
An officer directs companies into the gravel lot off Cullerton Street in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
The fire spread rapidly, forcing firefighters to respond with multiple ladder trucks and engine companies. As the flames consumed the three-story structure, visibility was severely reduced, and thick smoke blanketed the surrounding area.
Heavy fire burns throughout the building as Squad 1A takes position in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
A large diameter supply line is stretched to supply a master stream in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
Squad 1 positions their Snorkel. Steve Redick photo
Firefighters elevate the basket of Tower Ladder 54 as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Steve Redick photo
As the fire progressed, crews worked tirelessly to contain it and prevent it from spreading further. Several tower ladders were brought to the scene, including Tower Ladder 54 and Tower Ladder 10, which played a key role in the water delivery efforts.
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 Engine 26 secures a hydrant on 21st Street at Western Avenue. Steve Redick photo
The thick smoke and heavy fire seems to turn day into night along 21st Street. Steve Redick photo
Fire blows out of two sides of the three-story warehouse building. Steve Redick photo
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
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
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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