EMERGENCY!
Uploaded: January 07, 2003
Large junkyard fire in Antioch, IL
Cathy M. Gromball January 07, 2003
Great capture Dave! This would be wonderful for a news story! Did you try selling it to your local newspaper?Cathy :) #18062
Dave Tilley May 26, 2019
Yes, actually. I called the Chicago Tribune, who covered the story. They were a bit wishy washy about buying a photo from an unknown amateur . The next morning I looked at the photo they captured. It was terrible. The fire was already out and there was just a fireman standing there next to a burned out car. Can you belive that! #39138Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
That's terrible! I would have thought they would be thrilled to use such a picture, no matter who took it. This shot really captures the drama unfolding!Cathy :) #39141
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