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Fire alarm with burning plastic smell in Evanston apartment, Evanston IL

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Near Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

A fire alarm was reported near Wesley Ave in Evanston. There was a smell like plastic burning coming from a second-floor apartment, units 7 or 8, in a three-story apartment building with no visible fire signs.

Audio|Source: Westcom Fire Dispatch
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Fire alarm, near Wesley Ave, engine 603 and command 620.
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Engine 603 and command 620.
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It was coming right on the right.
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They said it was coming from the second floor apartment, either 7 or 8 and they said it smelled like maybe plastic was burning.
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I think I'd reach anyone.
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I'm sorry the other scene. I've got a three-story apartment building,
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ordinary construction with nothing showing.
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From three-sight.

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Near Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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