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Heard on: Edwardsville, SIUE, Glen Carbon, Madison County, ISPERN Police and Fire · 1/16/2026 05:35 PM
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Respond to (number withheld) Alpha Drive.
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All mailing cars advising they are burning with a large fire in the backyard.
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Fire crews respond to blaze near Alpha Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were called to a possible fire burning in a backyard near Alpha Drive in Alton, Illinois. The situation appeared ongoing, and multiple units were advised to respond cautiously.

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Alpha Dr, Alton, IL 62002
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