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Construction noise causes concern near California and FargoChicago IL

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N California Ave & W Fargo Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

According to the dispatch call, there was a loud noise or possible explosion near Fargo and California in Chicago. It may be related to construction work. Units are checking the area.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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00:33
Transcript:
00:00
this explosion job, they're doing some work at Fargo and California.
00:05
They got a digger out of a couple trucks that might be related to that.
00:09
I spoke with the caller.
00:14
Okay, ten-four.
00:16
Nobody else called to, so, all right.
00:21
Where was the Cross Streets again for a later reference?
00:26
Fargo and just west of Fargo, I'm sorry, just west of California and Fargo in 19th,

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Location mentioned:
N California Ave & W Fargo Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

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Incident Timeline

  1. Confirmation and closure
  2. Investigation identifies possible construction activity
  3. Units check area for source of explosion
  4. Initial explosion reports received

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