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Explosion reported near West 79th Place

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
02:14
00:00
621, it's coming over as an explosion.
audio iconFire & Arson
W 79th Pl, Chicago, IL 60620
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of an explosion and sounding smoke alarms near West 79th Place in Chicago. Witnesses mentioned hearing babies crying inside a building, though the fire department later reported finding no signs of fire.

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