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Steam mistaken for fire near Cross St in Wheaton

Heard on: DuPage IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Fire structure fire District 37, 8121 North Cross Street, Wheaton assistant 36 battalion six battalion 28 battalion 38 chief 28 engine 29 engine 31 engine 37 medic 28 squad 27 tower 68 tower 64 (number withheld) Wheaton cross street of east front street and east Wesley Street.
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N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Wheaton responded to a possible structure fire near North Cross Street. The report was determined to be steam exhaust from a multifamily building rather than an actual fire. No injuries or property damage were reported, and the scene was cleared quickly.

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