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Black smoke reported at vacant park building

Heard on: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
00:22
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Respond to (number withheld) Henry Street, some of the old Haskell Park and Rec building.
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Haskell Park, 1209 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a report of black smoke and generator noise coming from a reportedly vacant building near Haskell Park on Henry Street in Alton. The caller mentioned heavy smoke from the chimney and believed the building had been unused for years. The situation may involve a potential fire or unauthorized activity.

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