Multiple handlines fight active structure fire in Cicero, Cicero IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/1/2025 05:21 AM

Cicero, IL

Fire crews are responding to an active structure fire in Cicero, Illinois. Multiple handlines and aerial apparatus are in use. There are concerns about building safety due to falling building material on one side. A warming bus has been requested for responders. The expressway near the scene is closed during the operation. A resident asked for a gas company to check for gas leaks but readings were zero.

Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital

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Transcript:

00:00

Upday down the 211,

00:02

five handlines,

00:03

two inside A, two in the C side,

00:06

two in the C side, two Rams, one on the C side, one on the A side.

00:09

We have a snorkelet on the B-side at work, Tower 24 is at work also.

00:15

We're setting up a second power on the A-C side,

00:20

and we'll hit us our rehab shortly.

00:27

Message is 8.15.

00:35

113 on the scene.

00:36

You can hold up the expressway response. They have the expressway completely closed off.

00:42

All right there, 113.

00:45

All companies there are still still on the expressway can return. All companies are fuel still on the Aizenhowerary and bound.

00:58

We've got zero readings on a meter.

01:00

Resident would like a gas company come out, double check.

01:03

We're returning in service.

01:06

All right, you're met.

01:11

Measure 113, 113.

01:13

This is me, Nug 13, 113.

01:17

This is me, Nug 13, 113.

01:21

Battalion 18, the 18th Battalion.

01:24

Go for the 18th.

01:29

On the 18th, can you trade contact in 113 on firegrounds?

01:35

Message received outside in all the 113.

01:39

174. Inol the 113.

01:44

274. 274.

01:48

274.

01:53

For 2123, can you request the CPA warming bus?

01:58

We also have an emergency alert for loose coping on side B.

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