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Heard on: Marion/Jefferson County Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 02:46 PM
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Attention, Centralia Fire.
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Attention, Centralia Fire, you're responding to (number withheld) South Locust Street, (number withheld) South Locust Street for a report of an unauthorized burn coming from the backyard.
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Fire crews respond to possible backyard burn in Centralia

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As discussed during the dispatch call, centralia firefighters were dispatched to a possible unauthorized backyard burn near South Locust Street. The fire appeared to originate behind a residence, and officers were requested to assist at the scene. Details about the source and extent of the fire remain unconfirmed.

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S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801
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