Firefighters work from the bucket of Squad 1 with a hand line and the master stream. Tim Olk photo Firefighters use a hand line from an adjacent rooftop. Tim Olk photo Engine 22 sits in Sector 4 on Mohawk as fire continues to burn in the pile of debris. Tim Olk photo Firefighters standby in the street with a hand line. Tim Olk photo The front shell of the building facing Armitage remains standing after the rest of the building collapsed. Tim Olk photo The building sat on the corner of Armitage and Mohawk. The collapse occurred on the Mohawk side of the structure. Tim Olk photo S355mc Steel Coil For Building,Structural Steel For Building,Structural Steel Coil Henan Houming Industry Co., Ltd. , https://www.houmingsteel.com
Chicago 2-11 Alarm 9-16-11
Chicago firefighters responded to a fire at 525 W. Armitage yesterday, just a short distance from Engine 22's station. Upon arrival, they discovered intense flames on the second and third floors of a three-story building that was in the middle of renovation. The incident was escalated to a 2-11 alarm, bringing in additional fire companies to manage the situation. Tragically, the building suffered a catastrophic collapse during the operation, creating a dangerous and chaotic scene for responders.
The Chicago Tribune has a brief report on the incident, which you can read [here](#). Tim Olk, a local photographer, arrived after the collapse and captured several powerful images of the aftermath. His photos provide a vivid look at the efforts of first responders and the destruction left behind.
A full gallery of photos is available [here](#), offering a deeper look into this tragic and dramatic event.