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Fire crews handle dock smoldering at Burnham Harbor

Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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We have an electrical hookup here that's somehow overheated and caught some of the boards on Dock 20.
audio iconFire & Arson
Burnham Harbor, Chicago, IL 60605
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an apparent electrical issue caused wooden boards at Dock 20 in Burnham Harbor to smolder. Fire crews suppressed the heat and awaited power shutoff before completing extinguishment. No injuries were reported.

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