Abandoned Warehouse Fire In Chicago (Caution: 8 Images)

[Mills]

The Chicago Fire Department responded to an abandoned warehouse fire this past Thursday. Thankfully there were no injuries. Interestingly, several of the news photographers were complaining because of the late fall lighting and the shooting positions available to us. As I listened to them whine, I thought to myself that these images might just have a very cool, unique feeling if a little patience was exercised. I will let you guys decide, but I kind of like them. Something a little different from the fireground.

1. Tower Ladder 5 at work.

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2. Smoke pushing.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096625.jpg

3. As you can see the sun was in our face. The backlit smoke takes on a very different look.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096626.jpg

4. Working.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096627.jpg

5. Emerging. These guys were working directly over the fire for the duration of the incident.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096628.jpg

6. Smoke and Wires.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096629.jpg

7. This one is my favorite.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096630.jpg

8. Makes me think of The Mist.

http://www.pbase.com/millz11/image/70096631.jpg

Sometimes you can't have perfect conditions and have to make the best of the situation. I can't understand why people complain so much. I am just happy to have my cameras around my neck, shooting. Right?

You can find more images from this and another recent Chicago Fire Department Job by clicking on the Box Alarm Images link below in my signature. Have a great one everybody!

[Stormin_24]

I had heard about this on the news... Thankfully, nobody was injured... Photo's are great... Gives a good perspective of what firemen/women go through in their jobs.... Well done... :)

[goforphoto]

shot #1 is the best. I am a former firefighter so I have a great love of department action images.

[adam*]

Fantastic shots, I think the last one would look good in B+W.

[JawsofLife252]

I've said it a billion times, and i'll say it a billion times again, I love your shot Mills!

[canuck_newbie]

Love #1 and #8............leaning towards #8
Fantastic!

[ZekaG]

All unique shots. Also like first and last the most.

[Fade2]

Good work Mills as usual!!
When it comes to shooting fires around Chicago.....you are my hero!
Even though I hate fires! But someones has to shot them.

[GMACK24]

Great photos.
their rigs are very similar to the ones used here in Boston.
Glad everyone came out of there safe.
Greg

[Mills]

Thanks very much everyone!:D

[Sarah Vee]

I would like to purchase Picture number 1. How do I do that?

[Mills]

I would like to purchase Picture number 1. How do I do that?

Follow this link:

http://SAMillerImaging.smugmug.com/gallery/2112357/1/109201283

It is the third picture in the gallery. Thanks!

[no5094]

Nice shots. # 1 & 5 are my favorites though.