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Transformer fire near Downers Grove high school

Heard on: DuPage IL Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Downers Grove, advise your FD is responding for a reported transformer fire.

2/19/2026 07:44 AM

Fire & Arson

Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Outside fire report near transformer on Forest Avenue

Fire & Arson

2/19/2026 07:46 AM

Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of an outside fire near Forest Avenue in Downers Grove. On arrival, responders found no active flames and determined the issue appeared related to a breaker on a transformer. Power lines were reported to be intact.

Suspicious person reported at 419 Forest Avenue

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2/12/2026 10:24 PM

Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

As discussed during the dispatch call, police investigated a report of a man loitering inside a building on Forest Avenue. The caller, identified as the property owner, said the man appeared to be camping on an upper floor and had since left heading north. Officers were requested to make contact despite the man’s departure.

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Fire & Arson reported near Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 on Feb 19, 2026, 7:44 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported transformer fire near Downers Grove High School. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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