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Chicago had a 2-11 Alarm fire in a three-story, brick building with apartments over stores. Upon arrival companies assisted resident from balconies via ladders. The fire started on the second floor and efforts to contain the fire were hampered by frozen hydrants in the area. As fire spread to the third floor and eventually the cockloft, a 2-11 was struck and companies were eventually ordered out of the the light-weight constructed building for defensive operations.

Several area photographers were at the scene and submitted images. There is more to see at chicagoareafire.com.

billowing smoke from building fire

Tim Olk photo

firefighter on aerial ladder

Tim Olk photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14

Drew Gresik photo

billowing smoke from building fire

Tim Olk photo

billowing smoke from building fire

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14

Drew Gresik photo

firefighters with hose line at fire scene

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago fire scene

Drew Gresik photo

firefighter covered with ice after fire

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighter covered with ice after fire

Josh Boyajian photo

steam used at fire scene on frozen ladder

Tim Olk photo