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Electric Vehicle Fire at 5259 South Central, Chicago

Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Summary: Chicago Fire Department units responded to a fire involving an electric vehicle. Engine 32 and other units arrived on the scene, coordinated suppression efforts, and confirmed the nature of the incident as an electric vehicle fire. The fire was eventually extinguished, with crews remaining on scene to check for hotspots and perform a washdown. The location was confirmed as 5259 South Central, Cook County, Illinois. Multiple units, including ambulances, were involved, and there were reports of refusals for medical transport, suggesting minor or no injuries.
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  2. Location Correction and Continued Operations
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  3. Fire Suppression and Hotspot Checks
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  4. Medical and Support Response
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  5. Confirmation of Electric Vehicle Fire
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  6. Initial Response and Scene Arrival
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