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Fire units respond to smoking appliance near Walnut St

Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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Sandoval units, could one of you respond to (number withheld) South Walnut with fire?
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S Walnut St, Sandoval, IL 62882
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel in Sandoval responded to a possible small appliance fire at a residence near South Walnut St. A microwave reportedly began smoking, and an elderly resident initially refused to leave the building. Crews checked for fire hazards and ensured the resident's safety.

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