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Firefighters respond to pole fire near Sherman Ave

Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
01:19
00:00
Did you notify command? Yeah, we do have a fire in a pole.
audio iconFire & Arson
Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible utility pole fire near Sherman Avenue in Evanston. Command was notified to expedite response because the fire appeared to be spreading toward a nearby building. Crews discussed remotely shutting down power in the affected area. The situation was being managed by fire personnel on scene.

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