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Apparent vehicle issue causes smoke near Taco Bell

Heard on: South Central IL Public Safety
03:24
00:00
Heavy fire department, all call five fifty-one, five fifty-two.
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N Keller Dr & W Evergreen Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Effingham responded to reports of black smoke near the Taco Bell at Evergreen Avenue and Keller Drive. The smoke was traced to a broken-down red semi-truck that briefly emitted smoke but was later restarted and moved safely to a nearby repair area. No injuries or active fire were confirmed.

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