Smoke seen near Dempster St overpass, Des Plaines IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of possible smoke and a small fire under an overpass near Dempster Street in Des Plaines. Witnesses mentioned smoke in the air and a potential transformer fire on the ground. The situation remains unconfirmed pending investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
This is Des Plaines.
00:02
We have a problem near Dempster Street.
00:08
A lower of 3,000 feet per hour.
00:12
There's smoke and running in the air.
00:14
Time out 20 thirty-seven.
00:19
Both are passerbys.
00:27
Reported as under the overpass of I-294 on the east side of the street.
00:31
Another caller reported a possible fire on the ground underneath the transformer.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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