At 0500 hours, Box 1-3 sent companies to 204 Verbeke Street in the Midtown section for a structure fire. Units on location with a working fire in a 2 story, occupied, apartments over a bar. Chief 5 (Horst) arrived and assumed command with heavy fire in the rear. Wagon 3 laid in from side A and Squad 8 took a supply line to the rear. A first alarm assignment was requested for manpower. Several lines were stretched to the interior making a good stop on the fire with limited extension. Companies remained on the scene for an extended period performing overhaul and assisting with the investigation.