Engine Co. 115 arrived at 12021 S. Eggleston and found a basment fire in a 2-story brick apartment building. Batt. 22 called for the Still & Box alarm because the fire had quickly extended to the 2nd floor. Hydrants in the area might have been frozen as there was a delay in getting a positive water source. Truck Co. 27 set up in the 1/4 sector with their main to the roof. The fire was handled by the companies with approx. 4-5 handlines.
Also of interest is while the companies were inside the building, a neighbor decided he didn’t want to wait any longer and he had to leave. He drove his car over a few hose lines but was quickly blocked in by 6-7 fireman and a cop. Needless to say he didn’t move much more.
Dennis McGuire Jr.
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12021 S. Eggleston, Smoke can be seen on the sector 2 side. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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A company pulling another line into the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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A neighbor tried to leave the area and drove over the supply lines. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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Looking south on Eggleston from 120th, This part of Eggleston is a dead end street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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Overall view of foreground. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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The rear of 12021 S. Eggleston. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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Two guys from Squad Co 5. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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Two guys from Truck Co 27 coming off the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo