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Chicago Fire Fans Found a Sneaky Way to Show’s Set Without Leaving Their House

Chicago Fire Fans Found a Sneaky Way to Show’s Set Without Leaving Their House
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You don’t have to be in Chicago to witness your favorite TV show filming in action!

Summary:

  • You don’t have to be in the Windy City to witness Chicago Fire filming, as one fan recently discovered.
  • On Google Street View, you can see the crew filming Season 4 if you follow the three easy steps below.
  • If you travel to the Windy City, you can catch filming in action or visit Chicago Fire’s iconic locations in person.

Every TV show's fans would love to watch its filming in person, but not everyone can. For those who live in or visit the Windy City, we’ve already created a guide on the 7 iconic Chicago Fire locations you have to visit when you get a chance; but even if you’re nowhere near the city, you can still get a glimpse of its filming without even stepping your foot outside!

One Chicago Fire fan discovered an interesting way of doing so, and no, it doesn’t involve begging your buddies from the Windy City to set an ambush near the set.

How to See Chicago Fire Filming Right Now?

If you want to take a peek at the Chicago Fire crew filming an episode at the fictional Firehouse 51, you don’t have to set up a camp opposite the real-life Engine 18 and pray to the gods of luck. Instead, all you need is a somewhat decent Internet connection and a screen, both of which you clearly have since you’re reading this article.

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As Reddit user Experiment62693 recently discovered, you can see the Chicago Fire filming crew doing their thing on Google Street View. To do that, just navigate your way to 1357 or 1360 South Blue Island Avenue and switch to October 2015. Circle around the Engine 18 building and you’ll see the filming crew and their equipment.

How to See Everything More Intimately?

If you’re not content with catching a few glimpses on Google Street View, your path ultimately takes you to the Windy City. There, you can try to catch the crew in action live by following the tips of dedicated fan accounts or Reddit and X (formerly Twitter).

But to guarantee your chance of leaving Chicago happy and satisfied, just drive into the Windy City from the south — and follow our guide. It will take you through the most iconic Chicago Fire locations, including Engine 66 & Truck 67, Chicago Fire Academy, Molly’s, Firehouses 51 & 105, and more. Have a great trip, folks!

Source: Reddit