Mayday Alert Issued as Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs Four-Story Building

March 16, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Firefighters responded to a serious blaze that engulfed two floors of a four-story ordinary structure, where a Mayday was called indicating potential distress among responders. The incident began as a 2-2-2 outside fire with a Mayday alert. It quickly escalated, prompting a 2-11 alarm with a specialized Mayday response team ordered to the scene.

2-2-2 On Scene fire on 2 floors of 4 story ordinary w/ Mayday. 2-11 Alarm w/ Mayday response ordered.

The event occurred on March 16 at 1:00 p.m.

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