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Fire crews respond to dorm blaze on Orrington Ave

Heard on: Evanston Fire
04:35
00:00
General alarm,
audio iconFire & Arson
Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of a small trash can fire at a university dormitory near Orrington Avenue. The fire occurred inside a lounge area and caused smoke on the fourth floor. Three people reportedly experienced smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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