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On Thursday evening around 7 p.m., the Evanston Fire Department received multiple reports of smoke in the area of Callan Avenue and Howard Street. As more calls came in about heavy fire on Callan Avenue, specifically in the 100 block, the dispatchers escalated the alarm to a Code 4. Evanston Engine 22 was the first to arrive at a three-story brick building with a courtyard. Upon arrival, they found heavy flames engulfing the rear porches from the ground floor up to the top. The officer immediately upgraded the alarm to a MABAS Box Alarm.
A series of images captured the scene as firefighters arrived. One photo showed the intense flames on the rear of the building, while another revealed the porches darkening quickly as water was applied. A third image highlighted the thick white smoke that replaced the flames as crews worked to contain the fire.
Despite thorough searches for trapped occupants, no one was found inside. However, the fire had already spread to units on the second and third floors. According to an article from Evanston Now, 16 residents were left homeless after the fire broke out at 116 Callan Ave. Fire Chief Greg Klaiber stated that all five apartment occupants managed to escape on their own, though the fire caused extensive damage. An elderly woman was treated for shortness of breath but not transported, and no firefighters were injured.
The fire was under control by around 8 p.m., and authorities are still investigating the cause. Local agencies, including the American Red Cross, assisted residents with temporary housing.
Tim Olk, who arrived after the fire was knocked down, shared several photos showing the extent of the damage. One image captured Evanston Engine 21 in the alley behind the building, while another showed Engine 22 taking the front. Another photo displayed the severe damage from smoke and fire extending into adjacent apartments. Additional images highlighted the building’s U-shaped design and the rapid spread of the fire from the ground to the top floor.
Firefighters also used water from the pump panel to cool off after the incident, as seen in one of the photos. Damage at the base of the porches appeared to be significant, likely due to stored items. Tim has more photos available in a gallery for those interested in viewing the full collection.