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Maywood 3-11 alarm fire 8-10-11
This morning, around 9 AM, the Maywood Fire Department received an urgent call from workers renovating a vacant four-story building. Initial reports suggest that an accident involving a welding torch near the cockloft of one of the structures in this five-building complex might have sparked the fire. Shortly after arriving on the scene, Maywood’s first responders upgraded the response to a second alarm, which was later escalated to a third alarm due to the intensity of the blaze.
The affected building was constructed of brick with concrete floors, and the fire quickly spread across the attic space, causing significant damage to the roof before collapsing in parts. Crews initially attempted to fight the fire from within but had to retreat when the situation became too dangerous. Contractors informed the firefighters of several propane tanks and two Bobcat skid-steer loaders located inside the building, adding urgency to the operation.
Maywood sent a truck, three engines, and an ambulance to the scene. Mutual aid was provided by neighboring departments including Melrose Park, Westchester, and Forest Park, with additional support from North Riverside and River Grove in terms of ambulances and engines. Broadview, Berkeley, Bellwood, Stone Park, Elmwood Park, Hillside, and River Forest also contributed resources. Notably, Maywood, Westchester, and Melrose Park deployed master streams, while engines supplied water from Stone Park, River Forest, Bellwood, Berkeley, and two units from Maywood itself.
Photographers Larry Shapiro, John Tulipano, and Dan McInerney were present at the scene, capturing numerous images of the intense firefighting efforts. Their photos vividly depict the challenges faced by firefighters as they battled the flames, utilizing both ground-based hoses and aerial equipment. One particularly striking image shows heavy smoke venting through the roof, illustrating the scale of the inferno.
By midday, the third alarm was called out, signaling that the worst of the fire had been contained. Despite the extensive damage, crews managed to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings in the complex. It was a testament to the coordination and skill of the various departments involved.
For those interested in more details or visuals, John’s gallery of images can be viewed [here](link), and Larry’s collection is available [here](link). An article providing further context and analysis of the incident can also be found [here](link).
Reflecting on the day’s events, it’s clear that the quick response and teamwork among the different agencies played a crucial role in managing what could have been a far more catastrophic situation.