The early hours of this morning saw a significant fire break out at a commercial property located at 35 Conti Parkway in Elmwood Park's downtown area. The incident quickly escalated to a 2-alarm emergency, drawing several responders to the scene.
Dan Shevlin provided exclusive video footage from the heart of the action, capturing the intense efforts of firefighters as they worked tirelessly to control the blaze. You can catch a glimpse of the dramatic events through the embedded player below:
Meanwhile, photographer Josh Boyajian shared a series of striking images that offer a closer look at the unfolding chaos. His shots reveal the scale of the fire and highlight the critical role played by local emergency teams. As he noted, "It was Schiller Park’s engine that was positioned just three blocks away on a hydrant."
*Caption: Pierce Dash CF PUC fire engine at the scene. Photo credit: Josh Boyajian.*
*Caption: Fire raging through the roof of a business. Photo credit: Josh Boyajian.*
*Caption: Flames breaching the roofline. Photo credit: Josh Boyajian.*
*Caption: Firefighters battling flames from multiple angles. Photo credit: Josh Boyajian.*
For those interested in more visuals, additional photos and videos are available on his website under the title "Elmwood Park 2-11 Alarm @ 35 Conti – CHI-TOWN FIRE PHOTOS."
Complementing these images, Tim Olk also contributed a collection of powerful photographs that document the firefighting operation in vivid detail. His work captures both the intensity of the inferno and the professionalism of the crews involved.
*Caption: Firefighters in a tower ladder bucket tackling massive plumes of smoke. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
*Caption: Firefighters making an aggressive interior attack with a hose line. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
*Caption: An E-ONE quint engine arriving to support the operation. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
*Caption: Crews working diligently amidst the chaos. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
*Caption: Tower ladder bucket deployed to combat the fire. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
*Caption: Aerial view showing the extent of the fire in the business district. Photo credit: Tim Olk.*
These contributions provide a comprehensive visual narrative of the event, underscoring the dedication and skill of the first responders who faced this challenging situation head-on. For further updates or additional imagery, keep an eye on the official channels for Elmwood Park Fire Department.
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