Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt13)

More images from the ruins of Tuesday’s 5-11 Alarm fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue, featuring special coverage. This time, Larry Shapiro captured scenes from the start of the demolition on Friday, showing the ongoing efforts to clear the site.
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Heavy fire still burning in the basement under the debris. Larry Shapiro photo

demolition of building destroyed by fire

A wrecking company begins dismantling the front wall of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

demolition of building destroyed by fire

An excavator clears debris on the south side of the building along 38th Street. Larry Shapiro photo

demolition of building destroyed by fire

A large wall section is torn free from the building. Larry Shapiro photo

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Rolled hose on the tailboard of Engine 39 as they return to quarters. Larry Shapiro photo

vacant building interior with graffiti

The interior of an adjacent vacant building from the same era. Larry Shapiro photo

boarded up commercial building after fire

The exposure building to the south sustained minor damage as a result of the fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

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The south wall collapses as the crane works. Larry Shapiro photo

Water dripping from the rear discharge on Engine 39 froze. Larry Shapiro photo

Water dripping from the rear discharge on Engine 39 froze. Larry Shapiro photo

building covered with ice after warehouse fire in Chicago

People continue to stop by the ruins to photograph the building covered with ice. Larry Shapiro photo

A streetlight on 38th Street that melted from the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

A streetlight on 38th Street that melted from the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

building covered with ice after warehouse fire in Chicago

A water stream can be seen from the 3rd floor of the building to the north as it is directed into the center of the ruins. Larry Shapiro photo

demolition of building destroyed by fire

A large wall section is removed as the painstaking process of carefully dismantling the building proceeds. Larry Shapiro photo

building covered with ice after warehouse fire in Chicago

A wall section on the northwest corner of the building encased in ice allows a view of smoke rising from the center of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

A large gallery of images from the ruins of Chicago’s 5-11 Alarm fire can be found at shapirophotography.net. These photos capture not only the destruction but also the slow and careful process of recovery and rebuilding. From the lingering flames beneath the rubble to the frozen remnants of emergency vehicles, each image tells a part of the story. The community continues to watch, document, and reflect on this tragic event.

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