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Chicago battled a 5-11 alarm fire with a Haz Mat Level I response on the north side overnight and into Sunday afternoon. Firefighters Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro were among those who responded to the warehouse fire, and they’ve captured a wealth of photos and video that will be shared tonight and tomorrow. Until the full collection is ready, here’s an excerpt from the *Chicago Tribune*, along with two images taken by Steve Redick upon his arrival at the scene.
> *"An extra-alarm fire on the Northwest Side early Sunday morning destroyed much of a four-story brick building and brought more than 200 firefighters and paramedics to the scene, according to the Chicago Fire Department."*
> *"Crews fought the 5-11 alarm blaze in the 2600 block of West Nelson Street in the Avondale neighborhood for hours until it was finally under control around 9:30 a.m. Some crews are expected to remain on site for much of the rest of the day."*
> *"The cause of the fire, which started before 2 a.m., remains unknown. It spread through the top three floors of the multi-use building, causing the north wall and parts of the floors to collapse. The incident also triggered a hazardous material response."*
The full *Tribune* article can be found [here](#).
Below are two images captured by Steve Redick as he arrived at the scene:
*Steve Redick photo*
*Steve Redick photo*
This was a major incident, and the footage and photos coming in over the next few hours will give a clearer picture of what happened. Stay tuned for more updates.
July 02, 2025