A Melrose Park lieutenant surveys the rear of the building before putting their aerial to work. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo The Melrose Park quint goes to work in front of the fire building. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Firefighters in the Melrose Park truck inspect conditions on the upper floor after removing plywood from a window. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Maywood firefighters work off the tip of their aerial in front of the building. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Fire now is through the roof and coming out of the upper floor windows. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo The Melrose Park truck opens up their master stream. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Both trucks apply water through the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Maywood firefighters work to gain better access to the fire in the attic. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Working to open a larger area, a Maywood firefighter uses a pike pole. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Flames escape over the head of a Maywood firefighter working from the aerial. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo Direct-acting Electric Proportional Pressure Reducing Valve Guangdong Heidler Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.hyhemit.com
On Sunday morning, the Maywood Fire Department responded to a serious fire at a vacant three-story building located at 907 S. 3rd Ave. As the situation escalated, companies on scene activated a Box Alarm due to heavy flames in the attic and on the top floor. Both Maywood and Melrose Park fire crews were on the scene working together to contain the blaze.
Gordon J. Nord, Jr., a local photographer, was present and captured a series of powerful images that illustrate the intensity of the fire and the efforts of the responding units. His photos provide a vivid look into the challenging conditions faced by firefighters during the incident.
The fire, which broke out early Sunday, was eventually brought under control after several hours of intense firefighting. Residents in the area were advised to keep windows closed and avoid the vicinity until the scene was secure. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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