Still & Box Alarm fire at 11809 Michigan Avenue in Chicago August 4, 2019
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Here are some images of a fire that Chicago had at 118th and Halsted at 0900 hrs on Saturday morning (5/14). There was heavy fire from the 2.5-story frame on arrival and the fire was boxed within a minute of the first companies landing. These views were taken over a half hour in. Most of the fire was knocked down but I did get an opportunity to shoot the newly numbered Tower Ladder 34. Lighting and rig positioning were not optimal but good enough. It had also been a while since I had seen Engine 115 who are now apparently in a newly numbered spare. You can see the numbering on 115’s door is not nearly as big as a normal rig. Don’t know how long they have been in D588.
Eric Haak
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
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.
12021 S. Eggleston, Smoke can be seen on the sector 2 side. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A company pulling another line into the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A neighbor tried to leave the area and drove over the supply lines. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Looking south on Eggleston from 120th, This part of Eggleston is a dead end street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Overall view of foreground. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The rear of 12021 S. Eggleston. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Two guys from Squad Co 5. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Two guys from Truck Co 27 coming off the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo