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The Maywood Fire Department was called to a four-story vacant building around 9:00 AM this morning. Initial reports suggest an accident involving a torch near the cockloft of one of the five buildings in the complex. A second alarm was quickly requested, and the fire escalated to a third alarm shortly after. The structure, built with brick and concrete floors, suffered significant damage as the fire spread through the attic space, causing part of the roof to collapse.
Aerial operations were critical during the incident, with Maywood and Melrose Park fire departments using master streams to combat the flames. Firefighters also used hand lines to attack the fire from the ground. Multiple units from surrounding areas, including Westchester, Forest Park, North Riverside, River Grove, Broadview, Berkley, Bellwood, Stone Park, Elmwood Park, Hillside, and River Forest, provided mutual aid.
Photos from Dan McInerney, Larry Shapiro, and John Tulipano capture the intensity of the fire and the efforts of the crews. One image shows firefighters preparing the Melrose Park Bronto Skylift for defensive operations, while another highlights the use of aerial ladders to reach the upper floors. Smoke was visible from several vantage points, including high-rise buildings in Oak Park and 4th Avenue.
As the fire progressed, it broke through the roof, forcing crews to reposition their attack. Contractors on site reported the presence of several propane tanks and two Bobcat Skid-Steer loaders inside the building, adding to the complexity of the operation. Firefighters worked inside until conditions became too dangerous, and they had to pull back to a defensive position.
Several engines and trucks were deployed, with water supply coming from multiple departments. Hillside Engine 405 was staged but not used for pumping, while other units provided support from the perimeter. The fire was eventually brought under control, and the scene was declared safe by midday.
For more photos, visit John Tulipano’s gallery HERE and Larry Shapiro’s gallery HERE. An article about the incident can be found HERE.