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Berwyn 2-11 alarm fire at 28th and Ridgeland
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 5:30 PM:
The Berwyn Fire Department is actively responding to a severe 2-11 alarm fire at the intersection of 28th and Ridgeland in a three-story apartment complex. This fire has been raging for approximately an hour now and has already spread to the roof of the building. Firefighters have been ordered to evacuate the structure due to the intensity of the blaze, and the operation has shifted to a defensive strategy. Currently, multiple ladder pipes are being utilized as the fire continues to burn fiercely.
I’m here live with Josh Boyajian, who’s on the scene capturing these dramatic moments. He’s sent over some incredible photos that give us a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding.
[Photo Caption: Firefighters are seen retreating from the rooftop after being instructed to leave due to deteriorating conditions. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Firefighters are preparing to use the North Riverside tower to combat the flames. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: A collapsed section of the roof reveals heavy fire consuming the upper floors. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Stickney’s aerial unit has been deployed with an elevated master stream as fire engulfs the third floor. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Two elevated master streams are hard at work in Berwyn, trying to contain the spreading flames. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Stickney firefighters are managing multiple hoses along the side of the building. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: A firefighter from Stickney is operating the master stream from the turntable, adding another layer of effort to control the fire. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Thick smoke and intense fire are bursting out of the roof and third floor of the apartment building. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: From another angle, we see heavy smoke billowing out while firefighters use two elevated master streams to douse the flames. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
[Photo Caption: Berwyn Truck 904 is fully operational at this critical 2-11 alarm fire. Photo by Josh Boyajian.]
This is turning into a long and challenging firefighting effort, and our thoughts go out to everyone involved. We’ll keep you updated as the situation develops.