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4-Alarm fire with a Mayday in Detroit, MI – April 7, 2023

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 10, 2023

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Detroit firefighters fought a four-alarm fire early Friday morning April 7, 2023 at W. Davison and LaSalle. All the civilians from the four-story apartment building were rescued, with only minor injuries. During the initial interior attack, one firefighter from Engine 39 was noticed missing. A mayday was called, but he was quickly found. The entire structure is a total loss.

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Additional photos and video from the 2-11 Alarm commercial fire in Chicago, IL – November 17, 2015

Chicago FD Engine 45

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

night fire scene

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire engine at nighttime fire

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago firefighters were sent to 126 E 47th Street at about 10:30PM (11/17/15). Shortly after rival, Battalion 5 requested a Box Alarm for fire in the one-story commercial structure. Companies were pulled out of the building in short order and they went defensive and the fire was upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm shortly thereafter. The fire communicated to the two-story exposure to the east. The original building collapsed and the exposure was gutted.

There were three tower ladders operating master streams along with 6-6-1 the reserve Snorkel plus multi-versals and the deck gun from Engine 19. Conditions during the fire included strong winds and sporadic rain that was very heavy at times.

firefighters on ladders at building fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Sopartan fire engine engulfed in smoke at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy smoke from building fire at night

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters setup tower ladder at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

old E-ONE tower ladder at work in Chicago

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Spartan fire engine using deck gun at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Spartan fire engine using deck gun at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Engine 19 at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

More photos at chicagoareafire.com and the full gallery is at shapirophotography.net

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire – September 28, 2009

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 7, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, PREVIOUS. Tagged: 2-11 Alarm fire in chicago, American LaFrance tower ladder at fire scene, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters battle extra alarm blaze, Chicago firefighters battle massive blaze, commercial building fire in Chicago, fire guts auto body shop in Chicago, fire in commercial building, Spartan fire engine at huge fire scene. Leave a Comment

All the regulars were out at this one, Redick, Nord, Olk. I don’t believe that any of their shots appeared on any sites other than their own. My pictures from that day have not been seen before so here they are.

This fire broke out in a 125 x 75 1-story auto body supply store in the late morning hours of September 28, 2009. The building was located on the 2300 block of South Pulaski on the city’s west side and fighting the blaze was made a little more difficult by the presence of elevated railroad tracks in sector 4. Eventually Tower Ladder 5, Tower Ladder 54 and Squad 1A all used elevated streams and companies were placed on the roof of the sector 3 exposure with a line as well.

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

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large 2-alarm fire in Chicago

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4-11 Alarm fire in Chicago – November 15, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 17, 2013

Posted in: Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: Chicago FD Pierce tower ladder at fire scene, Chicago FD Snorkel at massive fire, Chicago FD uses elevated master streams, Chicago fire scene video, Chicago LTI tower ladder going to work at big fire scene, fire scene photos, fire scene video, heavy black smoke from commercial building fire, heavy smoke pushes from roof at commercial building, huge fire in Chicago, Larry Shapiro, massive flames at night time building fire, NEW. Tagged: 4-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, night fire scene photos, Pierce fire truck at fire scene, roofers probable cause for fire in CHicago, Spartan fire engine at huge fire scene, spectacular fire burns commercial building, spectacular fire in Chicago. Leave a Comment

Here’s the video from Chicago’s 4-11 Alarm fire on Friday.

I took in the a 4-11 Alarm yesterday at Peterson & Lincoln on the north end of the city. I wasn’t too far away, otherwise rush hour traffic and the location probably would have stopped me from taking this in. The first response was for a report of smoke on the roof. The Still Alarm engine, (71) reported a fire and requested a Box Alarm. When the Deputy District Chief 2-2-2 arrived, he upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm, which was followed later by the 3-11 and then finally the 4-11. Additionally, two additional trucks and one additional tower ladder were called to the scene.

Engine 71 had a deck gun going in Sector 4 on Albany and they really had a fight on their hands with massive fire and smoke to contend with. Eventually they had to move to a more secure spot. Three tower ladders, one truck, and Squad 2’s Snorkel had elevated master streams deployed in addition to several multi-versals and hand lines. Four stores were destroyed by the fire and at least one more sustained heavy damage from smoke and the fire department’s efforts to stop the fire from traveling further.

Roofers working at the time are a probable cause for this fire.

I am working a a video which will post when it’s completed.

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Another early view of the scene with heavy smoke and some fire visible. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Roofing supplies are visible as smoke belches from every vent and crevice. . Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

An early view of the scene with fire traveling along the rear of the stores. . Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Squad 2’s Snorkel waits for water. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Chicago Engine 71 faces down a wall of fire. . Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Chicago Truck 38 rigs the line for an elevated stream. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Engine 71 operating the deck gun. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Engine 71 is dwarfed by the massive flames. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Massive fireball erupts from the roof of the building covered with roofing materials. . Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Another fireball, this time in the center of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Heavy fire in the furniture store and through the roof. . Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Heavy fire and smoke spills over on the east side of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

One of three tower ladders sets up. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

Chicago Tower Ladder 23 sets up to go to work. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

A view of Sector 1 after the Snorkel went to work. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

A fireball erupts behind the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

massive 4-11 alarm fire destroys stores on Chicago's north side

The mattress store is gutted. An early view of the scene with fire traveling along the rear of the stores. Larry Shapiro photo

A large gallery of images can be viewed on my site.

Images from Eric Haak of another huge fire in Chicago that occurred September 24, 2007.

At about 1630hrs on September 24th, 2007, companies in the 23rd Battalion on Chicago’s southeast side responded to 91st and South Commercial Avenue for the report of a structure fire. First companies reported smoke from the roof of a 125 x 100 truss roof commercial clothing store. The store was open at the time, but all patrons were able to self evacuate without any issues.

The fire was started by roofers. The building was an oddly built structure as it was one story in sector 1 but dropped below ground level in sector 3 for a height of about 3 stories. I remember that this fire spread quickly and that Battalion 23 ordered a frantic emergency evacuation from the roof just before I got on scene. This fire featured one of my favorite rig shots I’ve ever captured as Engine 81 was parked right on the corner and had their deck gun working a heavily involved storefront.

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

Eventually the roof did collapse and part of the wall in sector 1 fell into the street. The second photo shows then Commissioner Raymond Orozco at the command post. He is also seen descending Tower Ladder 37 after getting an aerial vantage point of the incident’s progress.

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

Tower Ladder 37, Engine 72 and Squad 5a were set up in sector 2. Engine 81 and Tower Ladder 34 were set up in the intersection at the sector 1/2 corner. Truck 49 worked a line from their area further north on Commercial in Sector 1, and Engine 46 worked their deck gun slightly north of that position in sector 1. Engine 47 worked their deck gun from the alley off the sector 3/4 corner.

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo

3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago

Eric Haak photo