Tree on fire after contacting power lines
Heard on: Evanston Fire
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The engine detail for squad 21, (number withheld) Hamlin in the rear for a tree that's made contact with wires and is possibly now on fire.
Fire & Arson reported near Hamlin St, Evanston, IL 60201 on Feb 18, 2026, 8:47 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Hamlin Street where a tree reportedly came into contact with power lines and caught fire behind a residence. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.
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