Here’s an account from the early hours of Sunday morning in Pilsen, captured by Quinn Ford: A sudden fire broke out in two apartment complexes around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, forcing 21 residents to evacuate their homes, according to authorities. The initial call came in to a three-story residential structure located at 1900 West 21st Street. Upon arrival, Chicago Fire Department Assistant Deputy Commissioner Mark Nielsen reported finding intense flames engulfing the entire stairwell on all three levels. Firefighters had to perform several rescues, including one dramatic intervention where a worker from a nearby factory used a forklift to assist a man leap from a second-floor window. The main focus of the fire was on the third floor of the original building, though it quickly spread into the attic space, igniting the neighboring apartment structure. As dawn approached, emergency responders managed to contain the situation, though significant damage has been reported. Local residents are now assessing how to proceed with rebuilding their lives after such a harrowing experience. Aluminum building,Aluminium Casement Doors,Aluminum Casement Windows,Aluminum Curtain Walls,Aluminum Sunrooms GUANGDONG YONGLONG ALUMINUM CO.,LTD , https://www.yonglongaluminium.com
From excerpts published on ChicagoTribune.com:
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Firefighters battle a blaze at a three-story building on the corner of West 21st Street and South Wolcott Avenue. Image by Quinn Ford, Chicago Tribune.
A closer view of the fire aftermath. Photo by Eric Haak.