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Metropolis, IL

Tree and power lines catch fire after illegal burning 

audio iconFire & Arson
Near W 8th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
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to the alleyway behind 207 West 8th Street, 207 West 8th Street. We got what started an illegal burning that has gotten out of hand. Now a tree is also on fire and the power lines are interacting with the fire.

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audio iconFire & Arson
Near W 8th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
respond, it's going to be in the alley behind 207 West 8th Street, 207 West 8th Street. We got a legal burning that's gotten out of hand, a tree has caught fire, and the power lines are certain to interact with the fire as well.
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