Chicago Firefighters are on the scene of a 2-11 alarm fire at 10520 S. Ewing Street. The building is a two-story commercial structure, and the Chicago Fire Department is currently operating in a defensive mode. A single patient was transported to Trinity Hospital, while others were either treated on-site or declined care. The incident began around 7:27 AM on March 9, 2018.
Photos from CFDMedia show heavy smoke rising from the burning building, highlighting the severity of the situation. Additional units have been dispatched, including a tower ladder and extra engines, as the fire continues to spread.
At 7:29 AM, crews were still searching the area for possible victims. By 7:37 AM, emergency rerouting was in place near Christ Hospital due to the growing fire. EMS teams reported three patients—two transported and one who refused treatment.
A correction was issued at 7:41 AM, clarifying that one patient was taken to Trinity, another to Christ Hospital, and one refused care. At 7:59 AM, a second alarm was called, bringing more resources to the scene.
By 8:01 AM, the main structure's roof had collapsed, prompting an updated report of a 2-11 alarm. Firefighters are working aggressively to contain the blaze, but the situation remains critical. More updates are expected as the fire continues to burn.
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