CFD 3-11 Alarm Fire 12-21-11 – update

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Heavy fire burns through the roof of the warehouse operation on 38th Street this morning as Tower Ladder 34 is positioned. Tim Olk photo

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A Level 1 Haz Mat was also initiated at this 3-11 alarm fire. Tim Olk photo

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The warehouse was at the dead end of a long block. Several engines pumped in-line to supply water to companies fighting the fire. Tim Olk photo

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Firefighters pull hose to supply a master stream as heavy fire takes hold of the building. Tim Olk photo

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A firefighter waits for water to supply the ladder pipe. Tim Olk photo

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Tower Ladder 5 was using this spare tower ladder and setup at the sector 1-4 corner of the building. Tim Olk photo

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Squad 1 put the Snorkel to use as an additional master stream. Tim Olk photo

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Firefighters had to cut through fencing to gain access to portions of the building. Tim Olk photo

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Chicago Fire Commissioner Hoff handles a morning press briefing. Tim Olk photo