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Fire crews handle burning materials under Riverton Bridge

Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
01:09
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(number withheld) block of State Route Fifty Four, it's actually going to be under the bridge.
audio iconFire & Arson
Riverton Rd, Riverton, IL 62561
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a location beneath the Riverton Bridge along Route 54 after reports of someone burning materials. Smoke was visible in the area, prompting police assistance. The fire department managed the situation, and the area was expected to remain smoky for a short time.

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