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Chicago responded to a commercial structure fire this afternoon at 2543 W. Irving Park Road, just west of Western Avenue. The building, once the home of Illinois Battery Mfg., was engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. While the first-floor commercial space was vacant, a second-floor apartment was occupied. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and a Level I HazMat response was initiated due to potential hazardous materials inside the structure.
Tower Ladder 21 and Squad 2’s Snorkel used elevated master streams to combat the fire, while Tower Ladder 23 was called in but never deployed. Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro were on the scene after the fire was largely under control. Each captured the event through their lenses, with Tim sharing a gallery [here], Steve [here], and Larry [here].
[Image: Firefighters on the lower roof work to gain access to a fire above the 2nd floor apartment. Tim Olk photo]
[Image: A firefighter climbs to the roof to assist the other members of his company in hitting the visible fire. Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Firefighters in Squad 2's Snorkel work to gain access and ventilate the second floor. Tim Olk photo]
[Image: Tower Ladder 23 sits ready to deploy in Sector 3 but was never put to work. Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Firefighters in the platform of Tower Ladder 21 deploy their master stream into the building. Steve Redick photo]
[Image: Engine 56 was one of four engines working at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: Tower Ladder 21 and Squad 2 both work from above to hit the fire. Steve Redick photo]
[Image: A firefighter from Squad 2 steadies himself on a ladder while working in a second floor window with no visibility. Tim Olk photo]
[Image: The firefighter from Squad 2 gets some air as water from above rains down. Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: A view from across the street shows firefighters and Squad 2 in Sector 1 as smoke pushes out of the second floor. Steve Redick photo]
[Image: Squad 2, Tower 21 and Engine 112 work in Sector 1 on Irving Park Road. Larry Shapiro photo]
[Image: A firefighter from Squad 2 is immersed in smoke escaping from the second floor. Steve Redick photo]
Steve also shared a short video capturing the scene. The incident highlights the quick response and coordination of the Chicago Fire Department, ensuring safety and minimizing damage.