A commercial fire broke out at 2441 W. 21st Street shortly after 1 PM today. First-arriving units found a three-story, brick commercial factory/warehouse fully involved in flames. The alarm quickly escalated to a 4-11 with an EMS Plan I and a Haz Mat Level I. The building was flanked by railroad tracks on the west and elevated CTA tracks on the north, which were shut down for several hours. EMS operations were secured quickly, and the 4-11 wasn't called off until around 4 PM. Several companies remained on scene throughout the night.
Two Snorkels (Squad 1 and the reserve Snorkel) worked alongside four tower ladders (5, 10, 39, and 54). We have a lot of coverage from multiple contributors that will be posted over the next few hours and tomorrow.
**From Josh Boyajian:**
Even though I’m not at the scene, I thought I'd share these photos from Laramie and Ogden in Cicero of the header!
[Image: Header as seen from Cicero. Josh Boyajian photo]
[Image: Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12 as seen from Cicero, IL. Josh Boyajian photo]
**From Erick Haak:**
Not much description needed—just know the last photo shows the wall collapsing. Photos credited to Eric Haak.
[Image: Chicago Tower Ladder 54 working on 21st Street with a master stream. Eric Haak photo]
[Image: Phenomenal fire in Sector 1 at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo]
[Image: The wall collapse in Sector 1 as seen from the west end of 21st Street. Eric Haak photo]
[Image: The front wall collapses onto 21st Street at the 4-11 Alarm fire 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo]
**From Dylan Konchan:**
Hi, my name is Dylan Konchan. I got some pictures from the 4-11 alarm at 2441 W. 21st. There will be more to come.
[Image: The west end of the structure as fire burns through the roof as seen from the north (Sector 3). Dylan Konchan photo]
[Image: The reserve Snorkel enters the lot behind the building in Sector 3 as heavy fire burns through the roof. Dylan Konchan photo]
[Image: The reserve Snorkel (6-6-1) moves into position to go to work. Dylan Konchan photo]
[Image: The reserve Snorkel is ready to work as an elevated master stream in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo]
[Image: A glimpse of the heavy fire and thick smoke in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo]
**From Drew Gresik:**
Hey everyone, I just drove into the city to check out the 4-11 with Level 1 Haz-Mat and EMS Plan 1 at 2444 W. 21st Street. The header was huge—I saw it all the way in Berwyn on Ogden Avenue. When I got near the fire, the Chicago Police had set up a four-block perimeter, so no close-ups. Staging was at 22nd and Western. Traffic was terrible, as expected. Here are some shots of the header and Engine 113 speeding down 22nd Street. Keep up the good work on the site!
[Image: The header as seen from Berwyn. Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: Heavy smoke seen from nearby. Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: Large header as seen while driving to the fire. Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: Engine 113 nearing the scene of the 4-11 Alarm fire on December 29, 2012. Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: Flames and heavy smoke seen from several blocks away. Drew Gresik photo]
**From Steve Redick:**
Chicago 2444 W. 21st St today…a mill-constructed furniture warehouse. Quick photo and link to my video with radio traffic. More to come—stay tuned.
[Image: Firestorm conditions with heavy wind, intense flames and thick smoke in Sector 1 of the 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street in Chicago. Steve Redick photo]
Steve Redick video:
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**From Dave Weaver:**
Anatomy of the 4-11:
13:08 – E23 looking for rubbish at 2500 W. Cullerton St. / Full Still b/o Main FAO for 2444 W. 21st St.
13:13 – Still & Box Alarm b/o Batt 4 for 3 story 200x100 smoke on 2nd fl and heavy smoke from several 1st fl windows
13:20 – 2-11 Alarm b/o 2-2-1 reports heavy fire throughout 3 story warehouse 200x150
Companies go defensive
Batt 2 requests CTA Pink Line be shut down
13:31 – 2-2-1 requests additional TL and reserve snorkel
Corrected size-up by 2-2-1 is at least 300x150
13:38 – 3-11 Alarm b/o 2-1-28 plus 2 additional TLs
13:45 – 4-11 Alarm / EMS Plan 1 / Level 1 HazMat b/o 2-1-28
13:58 – 2-7-1/Batt 4 4 master streams on West side of building making little progress
14:00 – EMS Plan 1 secured b/o 2-1-28
14:04 – 2-1-3 in command / All officers switch to Ch 5 Command
14:30 – 2-7-1/2-1-3 11 master streams working, gas company digging in Sector 1 to shut off main, 1 line to sprinkler system in Sector 4
Radio traffic:
Part 1: [Link]
Part 2: [Link]
Part 3: [Link]
Dave Weaver video:
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Apologies for the late hour and delays in compiling everything. Thanks to all the contributors for sharing their valuable content.
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