Fire in the fire extinguisher plant
A large warehouse complex burned in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood last (Thursday) night in a warehouse that had a fire extinguisher company as a tenant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRdSnx4ZkA
The fire erupted 3800 W. 38th St., where officials said fire-suppression equipment was manufactured and stored. A “hazmat” response was declared.
Firefighters initially had difficulty getting water due to a lack of hydrants in the area. Water had to be trucked in.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 20, 2015
Mitch Dudek & Ashlee Rezin, Sun-Times:
At 9:36 p.m., the 100 feet by 100 feet industrial building at 3800 W. 38th St. was fully involved, according to Fire Media Affairs.
Within 30 minutes, the fire was upgraded to a 3-11 alarm and a hazardous materials situation, fire officials said.
The fully operational factory housed, among others, a company that manufactured fire extinguishers, First Deputy Fire Commissioner Charles Stewart told reporters at the scene. No one was injured and the fire did not spread to any other buildings.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 20, 2015
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 20, 2015
