Fire from the roof and thick black smoke from inside the building are visible as firefighters cut into a steel overhead door to gain access. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Firefighters direct a hand line into the building upon getting access to the fire. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Engine 99 puts their deck gun into operation as fire burns through the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo The deck gun from Engine 99 puts water on the roof as master streams from Squad 1, Tower Ladder 5, and Tower Ladder 54 prepare to go to work as well. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. A heavy volume of fire burns inside the building and through the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Two tower ladders and Squad 1's Snorkel were working in addition to the deck gun from Engine 99 and several hand lines. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Electric Coffee Grinder,Stainless Steel Electric Grinder,Electric Coffee Bean Grinder,Coffee Appliance Evergreen Houseware , https://www.evergreenhome.cn
Chicago Engine 99 was called to what was initially believed to be a rubbish fire in the rear of 3401 S. Lawndale Avenue, a location known for having guard dogs. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly realized the situation was more serious than expected, as flames were already inside the building. They immediately requested a full working fire response, which led to the alarm being upgraded to a Box Alarm. Thick black smoke poured from the structure, visible for several blocks away, drawing attention from nearby residents and passersby.
Deputy District 4 (2-2-4) arrived on scene and reported fire through the roof, prompting an escalation to a 2-11 alarm. The building was an industrial brick structure with a steel deck roof, making it a challenging environment for firefighting efforts. Firefighters deployed elevated master streams from Snorkel 1, Tower 5, and Tower 54, alongside multiple 2.5-inch hand lines to contain the blaze.
Gordon J. Nord, Jr., who was in the area, noticed the smoke from a distance and made his way to the scene as crews worked to gain access. He captured a series of images documenting the fire's progression and the aggressive attack by the responding units.
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