The Maywood Fire Department was called to a four-story vacant building around 9:00 AM today, where contractors were working on renovations. Initial reports suggest an accident involving a torch near the cockloft of one structure in a five-building complex. Shortly after arriving, Maywood crews requested a second alarm, and the fire was later escalated to a third alarm.
The building, constructed of brick with concrete floors, suffered significant damage as the fire spread through the attic space, burning off much of the roof before it collapsed in sections. Firefighters from Maywood, Melrose Park, Westchester, and Forest Park responded, along with mutual aid from several other departments including North Riverside, River Grove, Broadview, Berkely, Bellwood, Stone Park, Elmwood Park, Hillside, and River Forest.
Aerial units from Maywood and Melrose Park worked alongside ground crews, using master streams and hand lines to tackle the blaze. The fire was eventually contained to the original structure, though heavy smoke was visible from surrounding areas. Contractors at the scene also reported the presence of several propane tanks and two Bobcat Skid-Steer loaders inside the building, which added to the complexity of the operation.
Photographers Larry Shapiro, John Tulipano, and Dan McInerney captured key moments of the incident, showing firefighters working on the roof, operating aerial ladders, and directing water at the flames. Some images highlight the intense heat and smoke, while others show the strategic positioning of equipment and the efforts to control the fire from multiple angles.
Maywood sent a truck, three engines, and an ambulance to the scene, with additional resources from neighboring departments. Water supply was provided by engines from Stone Park, River Forest, Bellwood, Berkely, and two from Maywood. The operation concluded before noon, with no injuries reported.
You can view more photos from this incident in galleries by John Tulipano [HERE] and Larry Shapiro [HERE]. An article about the fire is available [HERE].
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