Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 2-27-12

The Chicago Tribune reported briefly on the incident here:

Heavy flames and exploding propane tanks led to a 2-11 alarm and hazardous materials response at a large factory building located on the 2800 block of West 48th Place.

Steve Redick witnessed the fire and captured several powerful images that give a vivid sense of the scene.

Chicago 2-11 Alarm industrial fire 2880 w 48th Place 2-26-12

A chief keeps track of companies on the scene as Squad 5 is seen in the background. Steve Redick photo

Squad 5 provided one of 6 master streams working at the 2-11. Steve Redick photo

Tower Ladder 39 had a master stream working at the fire. Steve Redick photo

Engine 123 supplied multiple lines. Steve Redick photo

Engine 50 put their deck gun to work. Steve Redick photo

Firefighters use a multi-versal alongside Tower 39's master stream on 48th Place. Steve Redick photo

Tower Ladder 5 was the 2nd tower to the scene and was setup on 47th Place. Steve Redick photo

More images can be found HERE.

An 180-degree view of the scene taken from west of the fire shows the placement of both tower ladders plus Engines 50 and 123. Steve Redick photo

The fire appeared to be intense, with crews working hard to contain it. The presence of multiple fire trucks and specialized equipment highlights the seriousness of the situation. Itâ€™s clear that this was a significant event, and the photos offer a compelling visual record of the efforts made by first responders.

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