Power outage mistaken for residential fire near Grand Ave, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported five-story residential fire near West Grand Avenue. Upon arrival, no signs of fire were visible, and the situation was later determined to be related to a power outage rather than an active blaze.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 42 and Truck 3 are on the scene, near West Grand Avenue.
00:05
Got a five-story residential, nothing showing.
00:08
Message received.
00:10
42 to main?
00:12
42.
00:14
Looks like it's a power outage.
00:16
Message received.
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:
W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
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