A video from Larry Shapiro capturing the 3-11 alarm fire at 2525 W. 25th Street in Chicago on Thursday night.
Here’s a firsthand account from Drew Gresik:
> "These are some shots from the 3-11 alarm fire at 2525 W. 25th St overnight. The fire was fully involved in a 30x100 red-x commercial building, as well as the adjacent pallet yard, which included 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]
Photos 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]
This event highlights the intensity and scale of the fire, with multiple units responding to contain the blaze that spread quickly through the commercial area and surrounding structures. Local residents were advised to stay clear of the area as firefighters worked through the night to bring the situation under control.