Still & Box Alarm in a Chicago scrap yard, 12-6-15

This update comes from CFD Media:

  • Still and Box Alarm Activated at the Scrap Yard in Marcey/Cortland
  • S & B Marcey & Cortland: A large pile of scrap is currently on fire. Multiple large-diameter fire lines are in place around the blaze.
  • Level 1 Hazardous Materials Response has been deployed at S & B in Marcey/Cortland, as ordered by BC3.
large scrap pile burning

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black smoke on the horizon in the city

black smoke on the horizon in the city

large scrap pile burning

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Chicago fire boat the Christopher Wheatley

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire boat the Christopher Wheatley

Steve Redick photo

large scrap pile burning

CFD Media photo

The situation at the scrap yard in Marcey/Cortland is still under control, but crews are working closely to prevent the fire from spreading. Firefighters have set up multiple water lines to contain the flames, and a Level 1 Hazmat response is active due to potential chemical hazards. The smoke from the fire is visible from several miles away, with dark plumes rising into the sky. Local authorities are advising residents to stay indoors if they are near the area. Additional units have been dispatched to assist with the operation, and the Chicago Fire Department has sent a fireboat to the scene as a precaution. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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