As seen around … Cedar Rapids, IA

This is from Isaac Main:

Hi,
 
I'm a native of the Chicago area and have been following your blog for a while. I just witnessed a fire at an office building near where I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this evening. I'm not sure if your readers would be interested in seeing these photos, and I don't have much information yet since the scene is still active and nothing has been reported in the news so far. I've attached a few images, and I can send more if you're interested.
 
From what I could tell, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department referred to it as a "major fire" on their Twitter. I saw five fire engines, two ladder trucks (from different cities), two ambulances, a heavy rescue unit, two battalion chief vehicles, and another support car. I heard several explosions and ran toward the scene from my apartment, which is about a block away. When I arrived, there were flames coming through the roof, and the first engine had just pulled up. I believe everyone in the building got out safely. The building was occupied by a hospital and some offices, though I’m not entirely sure due to the explosions and smoke.
 
Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Isaac
Cedar Rapids fire trucks on scene

Isaac Main photo

Cedar Rapids fire trucks on scene

Isaac Main photo

Cedar Rapids FD incident commander

Isaac Main photo

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