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Fire response leads to traffic control near 79th St

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
03:17
00:00
I'm just going to need at least one other car for traffic.
audio iconFire & Arson
S Exchange Ave & E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel coordinated traffic control near 79th Street and Exchange Avenue following a fire in the area. Units were assigned to block traffic while the Chicago Transit Authority adjusted bus routes. The situation appeared controlled after the fire was reported extinguished.

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