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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire in Bridgeport 12-31-11

At approximately 8:00 AM this morning, the Chicago Fire Department received a call about black smoke coming from a four-story warehouse located at 1427 W. 37th Street. Upon arrival, first responders quickly confirmed a fire and escalated the alarm to a 2-11 within minutes. A 3-11 was called about 30 minutes later and remained active until around 9:30 AM. The scene saw heavy fireground activity with three tower ladders, the Snorkel from Squad 1, one multi-purpose unit, and several hand lines deployed. Seven engines—19, 28, 29, 39, 49, 50, and 65—were actively working on the incident.
Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Looking at the scene facing west on 37th Street, Engine 29 is on a hydrant with Squad 1A and Tower Ladder 37 working in Sector 1. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Light smoke pushes out of the building at 1428 W. 27th Street this morning. Josh Boyajian photo

During the initial response, firefighters encountered stacks of 55-gallon drums inside the building, prompting a Level I Haz Mat alert. However, it was later confirmed that the drums were empty, as the facility is owned by Higgins Brothers, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial drums and containers.
Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

55-gallon drums were stacked throughout the building prompting a Haz Mat Level I, though the barrels were empty. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Squad 1 works in the background and Engine 29 supplies them with water. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Higgins Brothers, Inc. manufactures industrial drums and containers. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Tower Ladder 5 was in the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Tower Ladder 37 was setup at the 1-2 corner of the building on 37th Street. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Tower Ladder 39, running with a spare unit, was in the adjacent lot on the east side of the building in Sector 4. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire at 1428 w 37th Street 12-31-11

Companies enter in the rear of the building after the fire is knocked down. Larry Shapiro photo

The fire was eventually brought under control, and no injuries were reported. The Chicago Tribune has an article on the fire [HERE](#). Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were among the photographers present, and a full gallery can be viewed [HERE](#).

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