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Washburn, IL

Black smoke reported from power pole near Route 17 

audio iconFire & Arson
Washburn, IL 61570
Audio|Source: Washburn Fire and Ambulance
00:56

Transcript:
(name withheld) took a call across from readers on Route 17 saying there was smoke from a power pole. They dispatched fire and ambulance crews for the incident near Rita's on Route 17. There was black smoke coming from the power pole at 7:34.

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Washburn, IL 61570

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