CHICAGO —A large pile of shredded rubber caught fire on the Far South Side on Friday, sending flames and a huge plume of black smoke rising into the sky.
The fire began about 2 p.m. Friday at an industrial area near 117th Street and Torrence Avenue. It quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire and Level 1 Hazmat situation. As of about 4 p.m., the fire was struck out and the scene secured, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
No injuries were immediately reported. Hazardous materials crews were sent to the scene, where firefighters used multiple snorkel trucks to spray water onto the flames.
Updates from the Chicago Fire Department:
Multiple streams on the fire; the Big Boat is in way. pic.twitter.com/8RtvJS8Id1
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 14, 2018
Four-story high pile of shredded rubber used for fuel in other parts of the country. Stored here at 117th &Torrence and shipped. pic.twitter.com/Tvu7PChh20
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 14, 2018
2-11 extra alarm fire and level 1 hazmat at 117th & Torence. Piles of shredded rubber. No injuries pic.twitter.com/CEOTkFcf7k
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 14, 2018
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 14, 2018
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