FIRE NEAR LAKE SHORE DRIVE BRIDGE
Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:53 AM Monday October 7, 2019 to a report of pilings on fire 400 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Il. Police and firefighters received a report that a construction crew was using torches and may have ignited some pilings on fire.
Report of pilings on fire. Fireboat Engine 2 offers to assist Engine 13’s crew after seeing “it is getting a little smoky” in the the area. Battalion Chief 1 requested a dive boat to stand by for operations close to the water; 6-8-8 was assigned at 11:26 a.m. Fireboat E2 was putting volumes of water on the fire.
A contractor making structural repairs to the LSD Bridge over the Chicago River was using a blow torch, when a fire started. CFD responded quickly and is currently working to extinguish the fire. No workers have been injured and there has been no damage to the bridge. pic.twitter.com/hlwJQXWgLg
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 7, 2019
LSD Bridge Update: the fire is out and the scene has been turned over to the contractor. No further info at this time.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 7, 2019
The fire on LSD is what’s called a dolphin. A piling that protects the bridge. Contractors were working and there was an ignition of wood. No injuries as CFD is working the fire. This was the result of repair work on the bridge.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 7, 2019
Lake Shore Drive was possibly blocked north and south of the location; however, CDOT reports no lanes were closed due to the fire. Southbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive appear to be congested especially near the south bank of the Chicago River, according to Google Maps Traffic Layer.
The bike trail was blocked near the scene, as thick smoke was affecting the bike trail. Boat traffic on the Chicago River was also blocked temporarily.
Wind is from the west northwest at about 8 MPH in downtown Chicago.
Significant knock on the fire by Engine 2 at 12:06 p.m. However, a Deputy District chief reported they were making slow progress as they are trying to make some type of opening at the construction site.
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CFD bringing in the big boy hose. pic.twitter.com/6wAMxN8kvo
— newsburrow (@newsburrow) October 7, 2019
Traffic on Lake Shore Drive shut down in both directions due to piling fire https://t.co/7iEIh32uJf pic.twitter.com/5gWbubDEdc
— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) October 7, 2019
LIVE TOWER CAM: Smoke appears near Lake Shore Drive bridge. No details yet on what's causing it. CFD is closing off the pedestrian/bike path near there while they work to put out the fire. pic.twitter.com/amizQakIHZ
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) October 7, 2019
#Breaking – Thick smile is pouring out onto Lower Lake Shore Drive where pedestrians are walking and biking by. Avoid the area for now! More @fox32news pic.twitter.com/jofilxBHzC
— Michele Fiore (@michelehana) October 7, 2019
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