Chicago firefighters responded to an asphalt tank fire inside a building at 4710 W. Roosevelt Road this afternoon. As the situation developed, the initial Still Alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm due to the presence of multiple tanks and concerns about potential exposure. The fire's intensity was visible from a distance, prompting the activation of a Haz Mat Level I response. Eventually, the alarm was escalated to a 2-11, with special calls for units 6-3-1 and 6-3-2, in case high-expansion foam was needed. Fortunately, the incident was controlled without requiring the foam operation.
Larry Shapiro arrived on scene shortly before the 2-11 and Level I were canceled. He captured some great photos and has a small gallery here, along with a brief article here.
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Tower Ladder 14, supplied by Engine 96 flows water on what is left of the asphalt fire in the industrial yard in the 4700 block of Roosevelt Road. Larry Shapiro photo
High Expansion Foam Unit 6-3-1 was called to the scene but did not go to work. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 113 was on a hydrant on Roosevelt Road just outside of the gate leading to the industrial yard. Larry Shapiro photo
6-3-2 the bulk foam carrier unit was on the scene to support 6-3-1 in the event that foam was used at the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
5-1-1 was working out of the haz mat spare today. Larry Shapiro photo
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