Chicago Still & Box Alarm & Level 1 Hazmat, 2-22-14

Here's a report from Dan Shevlin:

1300 block of Cullerton Street. Still & Box, Level 1 Hazmat, EMS Plan 1. Gas explosion. A 25 x 70 two-and-a-half story frame house. Two burn victims. Three fire lines and a tower ladder were deployed on scene.

Several photos from the incident show the severe damage caused by the explosion. The force of the blast blew out several walls, leaving the structure in a critical condition. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the situation and rescue those injured.

explosion blows out walls of house

Dan Shevlin photo

explosion blows out walls of house

Dan Shevlin photo

explosion blows out walls of house

Dan Shevlin photo

explosion blows out walls of house

Dan Shevlin photo

fire engine at fire scene

Dan Shevlin photo

American LaFrance fire truck

Dan Shevlin photo

The scene was chaotic, with emergency personnel working under pressure to secure the area and provide medical assistance. Residents nearby reported hearing the blast and seeing smoke rising from the building. No further details are available at this time, but updates will follow as more information becomes public.

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