This is the third article covering the massive fire that broke out on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago. The blaze, classified as a 4-11 alarm, quickly escalated into a serious incident, drawing numerous emergency units to the scene.
Steve Redick was among the first to arrive and captured powerful images of the unfolding disaster. You can view the previous posts here and here.
Attachment-17090" class="wp-caption-text">Massive fire blows out all windows in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo
Another image showing the intense fire that overtook the building. Steve Redick photo
Heavy fire burns through a loading dock in the alley behind the building. Steve Redick photo
Heavy fire seen throughout the building and through the roof from Sector 3 prior to companies operating on that side. Steve Redick photo
An officer directs companies into the gravel lot off Cullerton Street in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
As the fire spread rapidly, crews were forced to adjust their tactics. The scene was chaotic, with thick smoke and intense flames making visibility difficult for responders.
Heavy fire burns throughout the building as Squad 1A takes position in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
A large diameter supply line is stretched to supply a master stream in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo
Squad 1 positions their Snorkel. Steve Redick photo
Firefighters elevate the basket of Tower Ladder 54 as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Steve Redick photo
The operation involved multiple ladder trucks, engine companies, and support units working in unison. At one point, two additional tower ladders were called in after initial aerial operations proved insufficient.
As Tower Ladder 54 is readied for a master stream, Truck 7 sits on the corner before being moved to allow Tower Ladder 10 to setup. Steve Redick photo
Chicago Engine 26 secures a hydrant on 21st Street at Western Avenue. Steve Redick photo
The thick smoke and heavy fire seems to turn day into night along 21st Street. Steve Redick photo
Fire blows out of two sides of the three-story warehouse building. Steve Redick photo
Truck 32 was rigged for aerial pipe operations but a decision was made instead to special call two additional tower ladders to the scene. Steve Redick photo
A pair of Battalion buggies which will have to be repositioned as the fire spreads rapidly throughout the almost block-long building. Steve Redick photo
Tower Ladder 54 goes to work at the corner of Western Avenue and 21st Street. Steve Redick photo
Steve’s photos give a rare and powerful glimpse into the intensity of the fire and the challenges faced by first responders. More of his images can be found here.
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