Commercial fire in Waukegan, 6-15-20
Excerpts from the Waukegan Fire Department's Facebook page:
This afternoon, around 3 p.m., the Waukegan Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at a large strip mall located on the 2300 block of Grand Avenue. First-arriving units discovered smoke and flames coming from the roofline of the 15-unit strip mall, which also includes a large attached medical building.
Chief Bridges expressed immense pride in the firefighters who swiftly contained the rapidly spreading fire and prevented what could have been a devastating outcome. The community's quick response also played a key role—residents helped move vehicles that were blocking access to the mall, showcasing the strong Waukegan spirit. The aggressive tactics used by the firefighters saved both the medical building and several adjacent businesses, with over half of them reopening within just two hours. While there was some damage, the situation could have been much worse. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Thanks go out to our neighboring fire departments for their assistance, as well as the Waukegan Police Department for managing traffic and ensuring scene safety during rush hour.
Fire Marshal Lenzi is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
Waukegan firefighters were called to 2323 Grand Avenue this afternoon after a roofing crew accidentally started a fire that caused significant damage to the roof, facade, and stores below. The incident was escalated to a MABAS Box Alarm, with support from North Chicago and Gurnee, along with multiple agencies providing station coverage. The fire was brought under control in approximately 40 minutes.
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