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Late last night, the North Chicago Fire Department received a call about a fire at a commercial auto-body shop. By the time they arrived, the one-story building was already engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to neighboring structures on both sides. The severity of the situation prompted an upgrade to a MABAS Box Alarm, calling in mutual aid from surrounding departments.
As firefighters worked to contain the blaze, a structural collapse occurred, further complicating efforts. The fire quickly spread to adjacent buildings, making the task even more challenging. Mutual aid arrived from various departments including Waukegan, Newport Township, and the Great Lakes Naval Base. Elevated master streams were deployed from multiple locations, including tower ladders from North Chicago, Round Lake, Highland Park, Zion, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods.
Engines from various districts such as North Chicago, Waukegan, Newport Township, Knollwood, Abbott Labs, and Lake Forest were actively involved in pumping water. Additional resources were dispatched from Great Lakes Naval Base, Winthrop Harbor, and Lake Villa, with a second unit arriving from Newport Township. The effort included five elevated master streams, with some equipment from Grayslake and Arlington Heights remaining unused due to the intensity of the fire.
Special calls were initiated, increasing the number of units on the scene. Despite the escalation to a second alarm, the actual number of companies present made the operation significantly larger than what the official alarm level might suggest. Hours passed as firefighters continued their efforts, with additional support arriving from Lake Bluff, Gurnee, and Deerfield. Chief officers also responded from Waukegan, Newport Township, Wauconda, and Lake Forest.
Two North Chicago ambulances were on site, along with rehab units from Libertyville and Antioch. Aerial operations were particularly challenging, especially near a two-story brick apartment building to the south, which remained structurally sound for a significant period, posing a unique obstacle. Eventually, the fire broke through the roof, allowing elevated master streams to gain better access to extinguish the flames.
Abbott Labs’ fire department played a crucial role by supplying water from their property reservoir, providing a critical resource that exceeded the capacity of the North Chicago city water supply. This allowed for more extensive defensive operations, greatly aiding the firefighting efforts.
Despite the scale of the operation, there were no reported injuries. The fire was eventually brought under control late in the evening, with companies being released after midnight. An excavator was brought in to safely demolish the remnants of the unstable structure.
Photographers Shaun Unell and Larry Shapiro captured the intense scenes throughout the night. Their images vividly document the efforts of firefighters battling the blaze. More photos can be found [here]. A video capturing the event is expected to be released soon.
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