Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 5-2-11

Last night, Chicago Engine 99 was sent to what was initially thought to be a trash fire in the rear of 3401 S. Lawndale Avenue, a location known for having guard dogs. Upon arrival, Engine 99 discovered that the fire was actually inside the building and requested a full working fire response. Shortly after, the alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm. Thick black smoke was visible from several blocks away, drawing attention from nearby residents and passersby. Deputy District 4 (2-2-4) arrived on the scene and reported fire through the roof, prompting an escalation to a 2-11 alarm. The structure was an industrial brick building with a steel deck roof, making the fire particularly challenging to control. Firefighters deployed elevated master streams from Snorkel 1, Tower 5, and Tower 54, along with multiple 2Â½-inch hand lines to tackle the blaze. Gordon J. Nord, Jr., who was in the area, noticed the smoke from a distance and arrived just as crews were cutting into the overhead doors to gain access. He captured a series of photos documenting the fire's progression and the firefighters' efforts to contain it.

Chicago 2-11 alarm fire 3401 S Lawndale 5-2-11

Fire from the roof and thick black smoke from inside the building are visible as firefighters cut into a steel overhead door to gain access. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Firefighters direct a hand line into the building upon getting access to the fire. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Engine 99 puts their deck gun into operation as fire burns through the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

The deck gun from Engine 99 puts water on the roof as master streams from Squad 1, Tower Ladder 5 and Tower Ladder 54 prepare to go to work as well. Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

A heavy volume of fire burns inside the building and through the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Two tower ladders and Squad 1's Snorkel were working in addition to the deck gun from Engine 99 and several hand lines. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Gordon has a complete gallery which can be viewed HERE.

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