Photo Story: Chicago Firefighters Battle Fast-moving Blaze

Eight fire companies battled an early morning fire on May 26 that left three homes damaged.

At 4:59 a.m. the Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a still alarm for a dwelling fire at South Claremont and 69th Street. As companies responded, it was upgraded to a working fire.

Engine 101 reported two buildings on fire and requested a box assignment.

Companies used an interior attack, but the fire eventually damaged three homes before being contained.

Units on scene: Engines 116, 101, 123, 129, Trucks 41, 59, 50, 39, Squad 5/5A, Battalions 20, 19, 18, 21, Ambulances 58, 18, 8, Command Van 2-7-4, Deputy District Chief 2-2-5, EMS 455, 456 and OFI 4650, 466