Beach Park commercial fire 5-20-12

This morning, local police reported spotting a fire at the Happyland Pet Store located at 11432 W. Wadsworth Road in Beach Park. When the first responders arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the building, and the alarm was quickly escalated. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, firefighters were dispatched to the building housing the Happyland Pet Center at around 6:06 a.m. Initial reports suggested that someone might have been trapped in one of the apartments above the store, but thankfully, all residents were able to evacuate safely. The Chicago Tribune provided further details, stating that a Beach Park pet store was entirely gutted by flames this morning. The fire apparently started in the basement and tragically resulted in the loss of hamsters, gerbils, fish, and reptiles kept there. Chief Paul Tierney of the Beach Park Fire Department mentioned that firefighters were alerted to the Happyland Pet Center at 11432 W. Wadsworth Road around 6 a.m. and encountered significant smoke upon arrival. As firefighters entered the structure to search the upper levels, a sudden flashover occurred, intensifying the situation. A critical water supply issue at the scene hindered firefighting efforts, prompting assistance from 15 surrounding communities, including Waukegan, Zion, and Newport. Approximately 75 firefighters were summoned to the location. Chief Tierney noted that the fire had been burning for an extended period before it was reported, originating in a concrete bunker-like basement with just one entry point. I personally headed to the scene along with Jeff Rudolph, Tim Olk, and Larry Shapiro. Jeff arrived shortly after the second alarm was raised and captured several images. [Image captions and descriptions follow, showcasing various stages of the fire and rescue operations. Smoke billowing from the pet store, heavy flames consuming the second floor, firefighters battling the blaze from multiple angles—each image captures the intensity and scale of the incident.] A gallery of Jeff’s photos is available [here]. Tim Olk also has his own set of images accessible [here], while Larry Shapiro's collection can be viewed [here]. Additional images and a video documenting the event will be added soon. This was certainly a challenging situation for the firefighters involved, highlighting both their dedication and the unpredictable nature of such emergencies.

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