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Heavy smoke is forced out of the building by the high-pressure mobile ventilation unit. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago companies were called for smoke in the building at 1034 S. Kostner Avenue. The address consists of a five-story building undergoing renovation with an attached one-story section to the rear. Workers were attempting to remove large tanks from the basement that were used by previous occupants. One tank, which contained a glue, ignited as it was being disconnected. As thick black smoke filled the building, all companies were ordered out and the alarm was upgraded to the extra alarm.
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Chicago’s Battalion 4 after working inside the building. Larry Shapiro
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Smoke is visible escaping from multiple sources. Larry Shapiro photo
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Thick smoke at the opposite end of the building. Larry Shapiro photo
A special request was made for the mobile ventilation unit that was setup to force the smoke out of the building.
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Chicago’s reserve squad as lettered for the Chicago Fire tv show was in service today.. Larry Shapiro photo
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Chicago’s Mobile Ventilation Unit 5-2-3. Larry Shapiro photo
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One of many firefighters at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
There is a gallery with many more images from the fire scene.