Exra-alarm fire destroys Bridgeport liquor store; firefighter suffers minor injury
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A liquor store and grocery in Bridgeport was destroyed in an extra-alarm fire Monday morning.
The fire started around 8:30 a.m. at a two-story commercial building in the 2900 block of South Archer Avenue.
Still & Box at 2913 S. Archer has no injuries or transports thus far; multiple lines on the fire; heavy smoke. 0 pic.twitter.com/c04dhGZWgK
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 10, 2023
The building houses All-Star Food & Liquors, and the fire appeared to have spread to at least one neighboring building.
Firefighters elevated the fire to a 2-11 response and were fighting the fire defensively, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Crews also used aerial ladders to attack the fire from above.
At least part of the building's roof collapsed during the fire.
The fire was extinguished by about 11:30 a.m., but the Fire Department said crews would remain on the scene for some time Monday afternoon.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital for a minor injury. No other injuries have been reported.
2 11 at 2913 Archer. Full defensive operation roof unstable and giving way. No civilian injuries. One Firefighter transported with minor issue. pic.twitter.com/m6eXEkpyvb
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 10, 2023