Smoke reported on second floor near Ridge Avenue, Evanston IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, smoke was reported on the second floor of a building near Ridge Avenue and Church Street in Evanston. Fire units responded to investigate the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
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Transcript:
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The general alarm assignment, Engine 22, Engine 23, Truck 22, Truck 23,
00:06
Ambulance 21, Battalion 21, Squad 21.
00:09
It's near 1611 Church.
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The building next door, a caller sees smoke coming from the second floor.
00:16
General alarm for engine 22, engine 23, truck 22, truck 23, ambulance 31, Battalion 21, Squad 21.
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Near Ridge Avenue.
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Near Ridge Avenue, second floor,
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caller sees smoke coming from the unit, time is 1939.
00:42
Is that near Ridge Avenue?
00:47
The caller says it's the building next to near Ridge Avenue.
00:53
I'm trying to get a good address.
00:58
Okay.
01:07
7402. 7402.5.
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7402. 17000.
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Call to State Street.
01:13
Now, Andrew,
01:14
and a minute, 2nd, 2nd,
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2nd,
01:24
Had anything showing yet, it's going to be a courtyard, arch courtyard.
01:29
Squad's flowing up behind me.
01:31
They'll check it out. I'm in command.
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:
Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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