Major Fire at 4928 West Washington and 4924, Chicago

Summary: A significant fire broke out involving two adjacent two-and-a-half-story ordinary buildings at 4928 and 4924 West Washington in Chicago, Illinois. The incident prompted a still and box alarm response, with multiple fire companies dispatched to the scene. Heavy fire was reported in the rear of the buildings, and compromised back porches were noted. The staging area was set at Washington and Cicero. Firefighters worked to contain the fire, chase hotspots, and conduct primary and secondary searches. The fire was eventually brought under control, with secondary searches reported as complete and negative. No casualties were reported, but the event posed a high risk due to structural compromise and the scale of the fire.