Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 2-4-13
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July 13 12:16:22, 2025
Last night, Chicago firefighters were called to a large warehouse complex at 4834 S. Halsted after reports of a fire. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a five-story, fire-resistive building measuring 200 by 500 feet, with heavy smoke pouring from the first floor. After a brief interior attempt, crews withdrew to establish a defensive operation. The incident was upgraded to a 2-11 alarm, and Engine 81 along with Hose Wagon 6-1-1 were dispatched as special calls.
According to the *Chicago Tribune*, one firefighter was injured during the extra-alarm fire at an abandoned factory in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The blaze, which began around 5:45 p.m. in an L-shaped building west of 48th Street and Halsted Avenue, was under control by late evening. The injured firefighter was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was reported to be alert and in stable condition.
The structure, built of concrete, proved easier to manage compared to the recent high-profile fire in Bridgeport. A dozen fire department units were seen on scene, with Halsted Street between 47th and 49th streets fully cordoned off. Deputy Fire Commissioner John McNicholas described the thick black smoke that poured from the building’s windows, making visibility extremely difficult for responding crews.
Tower Ladders and the Snorkel unit were positioned in case they were needed, but it was soon determined that the fire was limited to contents inside rather than the building itself. Additional resources, including Engine 106 and the Mobile Ventilation Unit (9-2-3), were also requested.
Reporters Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene, though the fire had already been largely contained, leaving little to document. A video and several photos from the incident are available in the full *Tribune* article, offering a visual account of the response.
The event highlights the challenges firefighters face when dealing with abandoned structures, which can pose unpredictable risks due to their unstable conditions. Despite the difficulty, crews managed to bring the fire under control without further injuries.