Residential Fire at 11854 South Lafayette, Chicago

Summary: A significant fire broke out at a two-and-a-half-story occupied residential building located at 11854 South Lafayette Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Multiple fire companies, including Truck 62 and Truck 60, responded to the scene. The fire involved the back porches and required several hose lines and ground ladders for suppression and exposure protection. Primary searches were conducted, and the building was confirmed to be occupied. The incident required the establishment of a staging area at 119th and Michigan. The fire was eventually brought under control and struck out on the orders of command unit 225. No storefront was found at the scene, and all companies were reported as working.