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Report of rear fire near South Calumet Ave, Chicago IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a possible transformer explosion causing a fire behind a building near South Calumet Avenue in Chicago.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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Had a couple calls for a fire in the rear near South Calumet Ave.
00:03
It may have been a transformer that exploded.
00:06
Fire is on the way, so check it out.

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Location mentioned:
S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

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