@kepes56 It appears to be a flash over. Firefighters are trained to know the signs of when a flash over is about to occur, but I am not an expert, that is just my guess. =/ What started the fire?
I didn't catch the collapse, although I do have some more video and pics. Separately, does anybody know what the explosion is all about near the front door? It happens 21 seconds into the video. It looked deliberate, as you can see the firefighter preparing for it a second before it happens.
@kepes56 Most likely a window breaking, not an explosion in the normal since, but a large flame caused by the already existing fire meeting fresh oxygen. I am Certified firefighter in Texas
@sharppointy1 He appears to be the first due Battalion Chief to this fire. Unlike some cities, Chicago chiefs aren't scared to actually WORK instead of sitting in their cars listening to themselves talk on the radio.
@kepes56 It appears to be a flash over. Firefighters are trained to know the signs of when a flash over is about to occur, but I am not an expert, that is just my guess. =/ What started the fire?
Sierrapup24 1 month ago
where can we see the other vids that you have of the fire? are u going to upload them?
whitesox1423 1 month ago
It looks like a 1 3/4 burst at the front door
ryebread2727 4 months ago
What were they doing on front porch ?? all 3 floors going, your not entering this structure!
CFD2059 5 months ago
@CFD2059 Hahah well apparently they did...around 1:00 you can see them start to get a knock on the first floor.
ATFDFF 5 months ago
Chicago's Finest.
mccarthyg90 5 months ago
I didn't catch the collapse, although I do have some more video and pics. Separately, does anybody know what the explosion is all about near the front door? It happens 21 seconds into the video. It looked deliberate, as you can see the firefighter preparing for it a second before it happens.
kepes56 5 months ago
@kepes56 Most likely a window breaking, not an explosion in the normal since, but a large flame caused by the already existing fire meeting fresh oxygen. I am Certified firefighter in Texas
Kylemoody5 4 months ago
Yes There was a Collapse eng 22 Is a block West Of This fire
Fdphotounit1 5 months ago
It didn't spread beyond the one building did it?
Jnfabs1876 5 months ago
Who is the man in the white shirt and dress pants? A fire fighter, I hope! This is excellent video - did yuo happen to also catch the collapse?
sharppointy1 5 months ago
@sharppointy1 He appears to be the first due Battalion Chief to this fire. Unlike some cities, Chicago chiefs aren't scared to actually WORK instead of sitting in their cars listening to themselves talk on the radio.
ATFDFF 5 months ago
Not going to get ahead of that one boys. Keep fighting the good fight.
SVTPBFOOT 5 months ago