A 2-11 Alarm fire in Cicero on Saturday began in one of the second-floor apartments and spread through the wooden flooring that ran under all the units. Larry Shapiro photo Cicero fire companies responded to a serious fire at 5927 W. 35th Street on Saturday afternoon. The two-story building, measuring 200 by 50 feet, housed retail stores on the ground floor and residential units above. The fire was initially reported in one of the second-floor apartments and quickly spread into the wooden flooring system, which was built over a concrete subfloor. This made the fire difficult to access and control. Oak Park Engine 603 responded with one of their two new twin 2010 HME Ahrens Fox pumpers. Larry Shapiro photo The fire spread laterally beneath the wooden floors, reaching adjacent units and making it challenging for firefighters to locate and extinguish the source. A Box Alarm was quickly called for mutual aid, and the situation escalated to a 2nd Alarm as the complexity of the fire increased. Firefighters from Stickney, Berwyn, North Riverside, Oak Park, Forest Park, Lyons, and Bedford Park arrived to assist. Many crews used multiple saws to cut through the flooring, allowing them to reach the fire from below. Fortunately, all residents escaped safely, though two Cicero firefighters sustained minor injuries during the operation. The fire traveling underneath the wooden floor boards produced very smoky conditions for Lyons firefighters seen here on the second floor balcony. Larry Shapiro photo A Cicero firefighter gets some fresh air after working inside one of the apartments charged with smoke. Larry Shapiro photo Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro documented the event and have photos and videos available. A full gallery of Larry Shapiro’s images can be viewed here. The Chicago Tribune covered the incident here. Fire investigators believe the fire started upstairs in one of the apartments. Officials do not believe the origins of the fire were suspicious, but Hanania said they will continue their investigation on Sunday. The Chicago Sun-Times also reported on the fire here. The fire began around 1:30 p.m. at 5927 W. 35th St. in a building that includes eight apartments and six storefronts. It was then raised to a 2-11 alarm, according to town spokesman Ray Hanania. The fire started in an upstairs apartment. All four of Cicero's E-ONE units are visible in this shot looking east on 35th Street from the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo Stickney Engine 1201, a 2007 HME Ahrens Fox had two pre-connects off. Larry Shapiro photo High-speed Gearboxes are a type of gearbox specifically designed to handle rapid rotational speeds. They are commonly used in applications where high-speed machinery or certain aviation applications require efficient power transmission. High Speed Gearbox,High Speed Gear Box,High Speed Gearbox Coal Vertical Mill Huatao Group Limited , https://www.rollerandreducer.com
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