On Sunday morning, a significant commercial fire broke out at 5614 West Grand Avenue in Chicago. Steve Redick and Dan McInerney both captured images and documented the event, providing valuable insights into the scale and progression of the incident. As I arrived shortly after the initial call for a second-alarm fire, the scene was already chaotic. The fire department quickly mobilized, but resources were stretched thin due to the early hour and ongoing shift changes. Squad 2 lacked a snorkel, and both tower ladders—Towers 14 and 23—were unavailable due to maintenance. The blaze had already spread through the roof of the single-story commercial structure, which was attached to a truss-roofed auto repair garage, before my arrival. Two partial roof collapses occurred during my time there, though thankfully, there seemed to be no extensive outward structural damage to the parapets or bearing walls. I suspect fire-resistant cuts might have been present on the truss ends to prevent wider collapse. I also noticed firefighters from Engine 68 deploying a deck gun and multiple hand lines to tackle the inferno. Their efforts were impressive, especially considering the challenges posed by the building's layout and the intensity of the flames. Later, Engine 117 and Tower 35 coordinated operations from the adjacent buildings, stretching hoses up ground ladders to access rooftops and perform point-of-vantage firefighting techniques. These measures helped contain the fire and protect nearby structures. Dan McInerney shared additional details about the incident, emphasizing the severity of the fire. He described the affected auto body shop as approximately 75 feet by 100 feet, with extensive flames engulfing the interior. Adjacent exposures, particularly in Sector 2, faced similar threats, with another one-story building measuring 25 feet by 100 feet also experiencing severe fire damage. One particularly striking moment involved Engine 117 and Tower 35 working together to deploy lines onto the roof of a building directly west of the exposure. This strategic move allowed firefighters to target the flames from above, minimizing potential collateral damage. Meanwhile, Engine 68's initial response showcased effective coordination, with multiple hand lines and a deck gun deployed to suppress the fire. The sheer volume of water required to extinguish such a blaze became evident in subsequent photos, where the aftermath revealed the immense effort put forth by the firefighters. Despite the challenges, the Chicago Fire Department managed to control the situation without any major structural failures beyond the partial roof collapses. Additional videos, photo galleries, and further analysis will be compiled in a follow-up report to provide a comprehensive overview of this incident. As always, our thoughts go out to those impacted by the fire and the dedicated personnel who worked tirelessly to bring it under control.

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