Smoke near Sheraton Hotel found to be generator exhaust, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews received a report of possible fire across from the Sheraton Hotel near Lower Wacker Drive. Smoke was seen coming from a high-rise building, but it was later confirmed to be generator exhaust rather than an active fire.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
Listen to dispatch call
00:42
Transcript:
00:00
Units near Columbus and Fairbanks, someone is reporting a fire across from the Sheraton Hotel while driving down on Lower Wacker Drive.
00:08
The exhaust from a high-rise building seems to be on fire.
00:12
You saw smoke.
00:23
Unit coming in.
00:26
1822, I'll drive by that fire.
00:30
Thanks 22, I appreciate it.
00:37
And two two fire just updated it.
00:39
It said it was just the generator exhaust.
Disclaimer:
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:
E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611
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