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Car fire reported near West 79th StChicago IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a car fire near West 79th Street in Chicago. The fire was still active when the report came in, and multiple calls were received about the incident.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
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Transcript:
00:00
I need you to call (number withheld), and the car fire is going to be near West 79th Street.
00:06
Fire's still on scene.
00:07
We're getting multiple calls.

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Location mentioned:
W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

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