More from Dennis McGuire, Jr. As firefighters worked to establish a water supply, an officer from Garden Homes Fire Department observed the intense blaze and the difficult task ahead. This photo captures the determination of those on the scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo  This image highlights the severity of the fire, showing how challenging it was for crews to make progress. The flames were massive and persistent. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Hazel Crest Engine 1226 used its Skyboom aerial to deploy a master stream, helping to tackle the fire from above. This is just one of many tactics used during the operation. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Firefighters working together to make a direct hit on the fire, showing their coordination and skill under pressure. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dixmoor Engine 33 begins pumping once a steady water supply is secured, marking a critical step in controlling the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo The fire continued to burn fiercely as crews worked tirelessly to bring it under control. This image shows the intensity that firefighters faced. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Another foam line is deployed to help suppress the flames, demonstrating the variety of tools and strategies used during the incident. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo The end loader helped clear a path for firefighters to access remaining hot spots, highlighting the teamwork and resourcefulness required during the operation. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Part of the fire was on the other side of a creek, making it harder for firefighters to reach. Here, the Robbins tower ladder gets water on the far side of the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Hydroxypropyl MethylCellulose(HPMC) HPMC has good excellent water rentention, can improve the bonding strength of the mortar. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose(HPMC),Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose,HPMC Cellulose,Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Santo Chemical Limited , https://www.santchem.com
Robbins 2nd Alarm fire 4-1-12 (part 2)
A front-end loader was brought in to gain access to the pile of tires that was surrounded by cars, allowing firefighters to reach hot spots more effectively.
It took over three hours for crews to fully bring the fire under control, emphasizing the complexity and danger of such large-scale incidents.
Here is a list of most departments that were on-scene:
Robbins
Blue Island
Merrionette Park
Garden Homes FPD
Frankfort
Northwest Homer FPD
Posen
Crestwood
Midlothian
Flossmoor
Phoenix
Dixmoor
Hazel Crest
Oak Forest