A video from Larry Shapiro capturing the 3-11 alarm fire that occurred at 2525 W. 25th Street in Chicago on Thursday night.
Here’s a firsthand account from Drew Gresik:
> "These photos were taken during the 3-11 alarm fire at 2525 W. 25th St overnight. The fire was fully involved in a 30x100 red-x commercial building, and it spread to the adjacent pallet yard, including a couple of trucks."
Drew Gresik
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: Chicago FD light wagon – Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: fire truck silhouette with orange flames – Drew Gresik photo]
[Image: silhouette of Chicago Snorkel – Drew Gresik photo]
Additional images from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
[Image: Chicago fire engines at night fire scene – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: Chicago tower ladder at night fire scene – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: Chicago FD light wagon – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
[Image: huge fire scene at night in Chicago – Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo]
The fire appeared to be intense, with multiple units responding to the scene. Firefighters worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. Local residents reported heavy smoke and loud noises as the fire raged on. It’s clear this was a major incident, and the community is likely still processing what happened.