Oak Lawn 2-11
Updated with more photos at 11:45 PM Oak Lawn firefighters responded to a 2-11 fire late this afternoon at a strip mall on 95th Street. Hank Sajovic was on the scene within minutes and captured some incredible images showing the early stages of the fire before crews arrived with water. The photos show firefighters working in the rear of Eva’s Bridal Shop, where the fire was first discovered, and then the dramatic spread of heavy smoke and flames out the front of the building as the fire moved into the adjacent Radio Shack. Firefighters advance lines in the rear of Eva's Bridal Shop in Oak Lawn as heavy smoke pushes out of the windows. Hank Sajovic photo Another view from the rear of the strip mall shows the wide spread of the fire. Hank Sajovic photo The view down a barren 95th Street as smoke escapes from the front of the building. Hank Sajovic photo Smoke and fire are now visible along 95th Street prior to fire companies going to work. Hank Sajovic photo Chief officers communicate with fire companies in preparation of a defensive attack. Hank Sajovic photo Fire companies can be seen preparing to put a Chicago Ridge tower ladder to work as the fire intensifies and takes hold of the neighboring Radio Shack as well. Hank Sajovic photo Roberts Park firefighters ready another aerial for master stream operations. Hank Sajovic photo Firefighters stretch hose lines to attack the fire from 95th Street. Hank Sajovic photo Two elevated master streams plus several handlines darken the fire stopping the spread to additional units. Hank Sajovic photo There is more coverage of the fire plus videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. The Oak Lawn Fire Department stations and apparatus can be seen HERE. Heavy fire can be seen now in the Radio Shack store to the east of the bridal shop. Hank Sajovic photo The Roberts Park FD Pierce aerial is seen deployed on the east end of the 'A' sector. Hank Sajovic photo The facade has caved in on the original fire unit. Chicago Ridge firefighters sweep their master stream into the single story structure from a low angle just above the street. Hank Sajovic photo A closeup of the Chicago Ridge E-ONE tower ladder working in front of the building. Hank Sajovic photo Chicago Ridge Fire Department Tower 6504 is setup on 95th Street in Sector 'A' directly in front of the fire building. Hank Sajovic photo Roberts Park purchased this 2008 Pierce 100' aluminum aerial that was used on the show 'Rescue Me'. Hank Sajovic photo This incident highlights the quick response and dedication of local firefighters who worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. Residents in the area were advised to keep windows closed and avoid the area due to heavy smoke. As the situation develops, we’ll continue to update you with new photos and information. Composite Lining Paper,Environmental Composite Paper,Paper Composite Packaging,Compound Joint Paper Jilin Changbaishan Packaging Materials Co., LTD , https://www.cbsbz.com