01/22/13
by WGN Web Desk
Fire crews continue to battle a blaze at an abandoned warehouse in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
The 5-story building in the 3700 block of S. Ashland is a 5-alarm fire, according to the Chicago Fire Dept.
Around 50 fire companies and 170 crew members are on the scene.
The rear of the building has collapsed.
No injuries have been reported.
Check back for updates.
Chicago firefighters are still checking out on Wednesday afternoon the site of a massive blaze in Bridgeport. It was the largest fire in the city in seven years.
One firefighter was seriously injured when he slipped on some ice, and was taken to Christ Medical Center.
#Blackhawks beat Bruins in OT, take Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final. Series tied 2-2 - bit.ly/14jSCA73 hours
#Blackhawks tied with the Bruins at the end of regulation, 5-5. And another OT in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final begins bit.ly/14jSCA73 hours
RT @NHLBlackhawks: The back and forth just doesn't stop. Bruins tie it up. Boychuk with the blast.3 hours
4 Comments to “170 firefighters battle warehouse blaze on Chicago’s south side”
January 22, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Beautiful gorgeous building. Great example of fantastic architecture. Present owner(s) probably torched it for the in$urance – or to make way for some ugly crappy thing, like what's on the corner of 35th & Ashland.
January 22, 2013 at 11:40 PM
Old home of Howard Parlor Furniture Co. (3737 S. Ashland). Was my Dads lifelong employer. Very sad to see it burning.
January 23, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Mine as well! I also worked there during the summers during college. Many memories.
January 22, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Keep my fire brothers safe thats the main thing since its these kind of fires we can get hurt the easiest on.