Flooding and water hazard reported near Thatcher Road, Downers Grove IL
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According to the dispatch call, a broken pipe caused flooding near Thatcher Road and Hitchcock Avenue in Downers Grove. There is water all around and electrical lines are on the ground, creating a hazard.
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Flooding. Flooding layout hazard.
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District 101, Thatcher Road, Downers Grove, Squad 101, Glow Action, cross street of Hitchcock Avenue and Walnut Avenue.
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Infomericist, District 6662, cross street of 24-2-page Boulevard.
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I had a pipe break and they have water everywhere and they said there's electrical lines on the ground.
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Location mentioned:
Thatcher Rd & Hitchcock Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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