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Smoke investigation at high-rise on North LarrabeeChicago IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60654

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke in a high-rise residential building near North Larrabee Street in Chicago. A passerby reported seeing smoke from the basement area. Fire personnel investigated an apartment unit but found the situation clear. The building was confirmed to be fully sprinklered, and most units were released after the investigation.

Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 3 and the group are on the scene at a high-rise near North Larrabee.
00:06
18-story residential building.
00:09
Nothing showing.
00:11
Companies are southbound.
00:13
Battalion three in the group on scene.
00:15
Battalion twelve, yours was a passerby.
00:17
A passerby stated they saw smoke coming out from the basement floor.
00:21
That's all I have.
00:24
Battalion twelve remains on location.
00:26
We're checking it out.
00:30
Unit 21 on scene, side A.
00:34
Battalion three to me.
00:36
Battalion three, go ahead.
00:39
There is nothing on the panel.
00:41
The fire investigation team needs engine four and truck ten.
00:46
They are going up to apartment 201 to investigate the smell of smoke.
00:50
This building is fully sprinkled.
00:54
Message received at time three.
00:59
Battalion three to me.
01:02
Time three.
01:04
We investigated unit 201.
01:07
It's clear.
01:08
Holding the response and returning all companies except engine four and truck ten.
01:14
Message received.
01:16
Battalion three, remaining companies responding to near North Larrabee return.

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N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60654

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