Historic fire scene photos from 4-15-89

This message comes from Jim Skrabel:

I recently started scanning some old 35mm photos of fires I've responded to over the years, and I stumbled upon these. They're from a fire I remember wellâ€”the River North Art Gallery Fire at 361 W. Superior Street on April 15, 1989.

That fire was initially reported as a 5-11, and possibly one or two specials. I heard that Aerial Tower 3 had been dispatched, so I grabbed my camera and headed downtown. At the time, I was living in Cicero, so it took me a little while to get there. By the time I arrived, the fire had already escalated to a 4-11. It was pretty intense, and I managed to capture a few shots before things started to settle down.

These photos give me a nice trip down memory lane. It's interesting to see how much has changed over the years, both in terms of firefighting techniques and the city itself.

Jim Skrabel
Darien-Woodridge F.P.D.

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