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Structure fire after transformer failure on Austin

Heard on: Palos Heights and Orland Park Police, Fire / EMS
00:17
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Central State, the structure fire for the transformer that blew now smells something burning inside the building.
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S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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Fire & Arson reported near S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 on Feb 16, 2026, 2:46 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire following a transformer malfunction on Austin Avenue. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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