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Downed power line causes fire near Illinois Route 116

Heard on: Washburn Fire and Ambulance
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Have a line down call Illinois Route 116 and 1600 East Road.
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IL-116 & N 1600 East Rd, Mona Township, IL 60959
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible transformer fault after a power line was reported down near Illinois Route 116 and 1600 East Road in Mona Township. Flames and smoke were visible, and the line was not blocking the roadway. The situation appeared to involve a possible transformer explosion but no injuries were mentioned.

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