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Fire crews investigate odor near Washington St

Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
01:18
00:00
Floor staircase, no flames, no smoke.
audio iconFire & Arson
Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of a burning smell near the second-floor staircase of a building on Washington Street. Upon investigation, the odor was determined to be caused by cooking smoke, and no fire was found. Emergency crews stood down after confirming there was no active hazard.

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