False alarm fire at Schaumburg reclamation plant, Schaumburg IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported structure fire near South Meacham Road in Schaumburg. The incident was located at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant. Flames initially seen by a caller were determined to be methane being discharged safely. No actual fire or damage was reported.
Audio|Heard on: DuPage IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Fire, structure fire, District 659, near South Meacham Road, Schaumburg, Battalion 21, Battalion 64, Battalion 68, Chief 64, Engine 21, Engine 64, Elk Grove Village Engine 10, Medic 21, Medic 68, Squad 15,
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Tower 28, Tower 64, appearing at Egan Water Reclamation Plant.
00:27
That piece, 24 is gone.
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Sanatoff, it's been in our spotting, Schaumburg.
00:31
Schaumburg, at the Egan Water Reclamation District.
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One call about flames coming out of one of the buildings.
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Sandalwood Lane is one of the streets that dead ends on the north side of the property.
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Caller said when they walked to the dead end of Sandalwood and looked ahead, they saw flames coming out of one of the buildings there.
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Assuming it is just burning off some gas fumes.
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Everybody coming in for now?
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Message received.
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On scene, it appears to be excess methane discharging.
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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:
Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
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