Small fire concern at O'Hare Airport gate room, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were called to a gate room at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for reports of a burning smell and possible small fire. After investigation, the source appeared to be burning paper, and no active fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:49
Transcript:
00:00
10-2, Battalion 13.
00:02
Battalion 13.
00:03
Just to let you know we got a still alarm Mike 5 at the gate room.
00:08
Just reason it smells funky burning in the gate area.
00:12
Mike 5 in the gate area? I'm on a special duty accident investigation.
00:18
Yeah, I got it.
00:19
I was just letting you know. I always send the engine trucks and the squad.
00:22
You might have to get a chief from the city, but it's not an eleven if he's available.
00:26
I don't know.
00:28
Engine 9 to center, please open Gate 38 for the crew.
00:34
Is it sure this fire is in the gate room?
00:37
Engine nine and center, please open Gate 38.
00:40
Gate 38. Saying 13 center.
00:42
Two 13. Yeah, we're good to take that run in at Mike 5.
00:46
Has to receive other, you know.
00:49
Engine nine in the center, is this fire supposedly in the gate room? Credit P.
00:53
We've closed the gate for twice at least.
00:55
Closing the gates.
00:56
Engine ten, yes, in the gate room Mike 5.
00:59
SMG is notified.
01:01
Engine ten, message received.
01:04
Engine nine on scene, Mike 5,
01:06
nothing showing, we're investigating.
01:09
I'm in command.
01:11
Engine nine to center.
01:12
Engine nine,
01:13
you can hold up.
01:14
Engine ten coming in here.
01:16
Somebody's melting some burning paper, but there is nothing going on up here that we're still investigating.
01:21
You can turn now.
01:22
You can see center engine ten.
01:24
Engine ten.
01:26
Engine ten, they're holding you back with just the smell of burning paper.
01:30
There is nothing going on for engine nine.
01:33
Return.
01:37
Tower 63 is on scene of Mike 5.
01:39
Our new key's not updating.
01:42
Battalion 13 to center, we're on the scene here at Mike 5.
01:46
I'm assuming command.
01:47
I'm going to go check it out.
01:48
I'll get right back to you.
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:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
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