Commercial fire in Blue Island 7-28-12

Dennis McGuire, Jr. sent this update: "Today at 3500 W. 127th St. in Blue Island, there was quite the scene as I arrived. A two-story warehouse measuring 200 by 200 feet had a fire that seemed to have engulfed the entire roof when the first responders pulled up. The firefighters were working hard under challenging conditions, and it turned out to be a relatively small fire after all. It was actually located within the ventilation system of a paint booth. Here’s how it went down. As soon as I got there, I could see the thick plumes of smoke rising high into the sky. The firefighters were already on-site, working quickly to contain the situation. Despite the initial appearance of a major blaze, it wasn’t long before they isolated the source. Turns out, it was just a small fire in the ventilation unit, but the way the smoke billowed made it look much worse than it actually was. I managed to snap some photos while everything was unfolding. You can see the Blue Island Fire Department's engine parked strategically, along with a support truck from Posen that even climbed onto the roof to assist. It was impressive to watch how organized and efficient everyone was, given the circumstances. Here’s what caught my attention the most: even though the fire didn’t end up being too severe, the teamwork between the departments was remarkable. They communicated well and worked together seamlessly to get things under control. In situations like these, it’s easy to panic, but they handled it with calm professionalism. I’ve attached some images to give you a better idea of what it looked like on the ground. The first photo shows the engine from Blue Island arriving and getting set up. The second one captures the Posen truck already up on the roof, doing its part. The third photo highlights the intense smoke and the efforts underway to extinguish it. And finally, the fourth image gives you a wider view of the scene. It’s always interesting to witness how these emergency teams operate. Despite the chaos, they manage to keep everything under control. Looking back, it’s moments like these that remind me why I carry my camera around—there’s so much happening every day that’s worth capturing." --- The accompanying images show the Blue Island Fire Department's engine responding to the incident, the Posen truck scaling the roof for access, the intense smoke filling the air, and an overall view of the warehouse during the firefighting effort. All photos were taken by Dennis McGuire, Jr.

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