Fire reported with live power lines down in West Chicago
Fire & ArsonFire department responded to a confirmed fire with visible flames and live power lines down. The incident occurred on Railway Drive in West Chicago, but no houses were involved.
Audio|Source: Lee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Fire. Structure Fire[1] District 7-4. Railway Dr. West Chicago. Italian 6. Italian 28. Italian 38. Chief 6. Deputy 6. Engine 5. Engine 31. Medic 39. Medic 5. Medics 7. Power 6. Tower 28. Power 38. Cross Street at Main Street and Joy Rose. I'm sure 1007 and 12th place to 127. Problem. 5213-102 Glen Allen Road D.L. Number Green, Brewingdale. Engine 21. Medic. 2.1. Cross Street of Eastlake Street and Nordic Road. They were responding to West Chicago for the fire. Got a report of the lightning strike, possible a transformer pop. They said they weren't sure if it's the tree, bushes, or the house. on several calls. Some days out, some say it's not. Okay, good captain. You can tell West Chicago, ending seven on the scenes. Looks like we have live wires on the ground with flames. At this time, it does not look like we have a house involved. We'll be out investigating further. We're best to see live wires on the ground with the fire, economic closure.
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Structure Fire: Confirmed fire in a building or structure
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Location mentioned:
Railway Dr, Elgin Township, IL 60177
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