Washer fire causes smoke and evacuation near South Chicago Street, Joliet IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a washer fire at an apartment near South Chicago Street caused smoke and triggered fire alarms, leading to an evacuation. Later reports confirmed no active fire, only smoke.
Audio|Heard on: Lemont Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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At season, up to near South Chicago Street, near South Chicago Street,
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for a washer that was on fire, they sink the fire's out now, but they are evacuating the apartment.
00:20
If you want to train route to be advised.
00:28
We do have information.
00:30
Looks like we're getting a report that there is no fire at this time, but there is smoke.
00:36
Fire alarms are going off.
00:38
Unknown if anything's actually on fire at this time.
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:
S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436
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