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Appliance fire causes smoke and burning odor in apartmentDowners Grove IL

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Woodward Ave f 202, Downers Grove, IL 60516

As discussed during the dispatch call, an appliance fire happened near Woodward Avenue Unit F-202 after a pop from the dishwasher. Smoke and a burning odor were reported inside the apartment.

Audio|Heard on: DuPage County DUCOMM Police 1S, 3S, 7S
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Transcript:
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For an appliance fire, near Woodward Avenue Unit F-202.
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Heard a pop from the dishwasher.
00:09
Now there is smoke inside the apartment.
00:11
Also sparks like rubber and something burning.

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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:
Woodward Ave f 202, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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