Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire, August 27, 2014 (part 1)

Chicago was called to a reported fire at a three-story building, with vacant upper floors and commercial spaces on the ground level. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames in the basement and immediately requested the high-expansion foam unit. Before deploying it, all units were ordered to evacuate the structure and shift to a defensive position. A 2-11 alarm was initially called, followed by a 3-11 alarm as the situation escalated. Several tower ladders, including Squad 5A (Snorkel), the reserve Snorkel (661), and one of the turret wagons (676), were deployed. Multiple hand lines and multi-versals were also in use throughout the operation. Several of our contributors were on the scene, and we expect multiple posts with photos and videos from the incident shortly. The fire appeared to be well-developed and challenging to contain, with crews working tirelessly under difficult conditions. From CFD Media:
  • 6308 S Halsted – 3-11 alarm, three-story building, 100x200 feet. CFD companies are actively responding.
  • CFD is operating in a defensive mode, making progress. No evacuations or transports have occurred so far.
  • CFD continues to fight the fire on Halsted under a 3-11 alarm. No transports are expected, and crews will remain on scene for an extended period. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
  • The incident commander will hold a media briefing in five minutes at the corner of 63rd and Halsted, near the fire scene.
  • 0305: The 3-11 alarm has been secured. No transports. CFD remains on scene to chase hot spots. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Photos from the scene include a night-time view of the fire, a smoky urban landscape with emergency vehicles, and a shot of the Snorkel Squad in action. These images provide a powerful visual of the ongoing response and the scale of the incident. As the fire continues to be contained and the investigation proceeds, updates will be shared as they become available. Stay tuned for more details and firsthand accounts from those who witnessed the event.

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