Chicago police and firefighters and paramedics responded about 4:45 PM Tuesday April 2, 2019 to a report of a fire in a large factory at Wrightwood Ave and Keeler Ave Chicago, Il. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a fire at Newly Weds Foods, which is classified as a restaurant wholesaler, and according to their official website is a global purveyor of customized breaders, batters, seasonings, and functional ingredients. The fire response was elevated eventually to a 5-11 Alarm at 7:11 p.m. and fire command reported heavy fire still ongoing as late as 8:41 p.m. The 5-11 Alarm was Struck Out, and the Level I Hazmat was Secured at 10:07 p.m.
One firefighter was injured and transported to Illinois Masonic — listed in Good Condition. All employees were accounted for, and initially no injuries were reported among employees.
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Msg:2-11 REPORTED AT N KEELER AV / Wtight wood pic.twitter.com/wDMWHhkhRS— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 2, 2019
2-11 Alarm All companies working no injuries pic.twitter.com/CTpOtbTLoO
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311. No injuries. Now declaring a Haz mat. Level one. pic.twitter.com/UshvZSK55i
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Update on 3 1 1. Building has collapsed pic.twitter.com/J039hg47B5
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No injuries. Building will be total loss. pic.twitter.com/08wgrK0QJ7
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A 4 11 alarm fire now. With a level one hazmat pic.twitter.com/KzThqj0ILE
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Update on 4 11. Employees self evacuated as fire was detected. All employees accounted for. We have no patients at this time. pic.twitter.com/CWuW1I4FSx
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Extended operation at 4 11 requesting battery truck and hose unit. pic.twitter.com/vSoUl9EinK
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