Boiler fire in basement of six-story building, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a boiler fire in the basement of a six‑story building near North Laramie Avenue in Chicago. The fire was quickly extinguished, leaving only smoke conditions. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
Listen to dispatch call
01:25
Transcript:
00:00
Can you help me out on 34 speed getting reports of a fire?
00:03
Near North Laramie Avenue.
00:06
Caller states the boiler is on fire.
00:08
It's a six-story building in the basement.
00:11
Fire's en route.
00:16
Copy on the way.
00:19
(number withheld).
00:23
Who's coming in?
00:28
1622, I'm going to write out in 24's travel.
00:31
2214. Was there another unit trying to come in?
00:35
1631, I'm clearing up.
00:38
The lost puppy was found over here.
00:40
It's going to be at the dog groomers at this location.
00:44
If you get any calls about it, it was tied up with a bag of food next to it, so I'm guessing it was abandoned.
00:50
She's going to wait here to see if anyone comes to claim it, and then she'll call and re-contact if needed.
00:58
Time for it.
01:04
16C2 David.
01:06
David.
01:09
There's fire on 3,800.
01:12
The fire is out, it's just smoky there in the basement.
01:16
Fire department just got on the scene.
01:19
All right, time for it.
01:21
Persec 3, David, the fire is out.
01:22
Fire just arrived at the scene, near North Laramie, still smoky.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
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