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Strong smell of smoke reported near West Melrose

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 02
00:08
00:00
(number withheld) West Melrose coming in as a fire.
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W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Fire & Arson reported near W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657 on Feb 18, 2026, 10:29 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to reports of a strong smell of smoke in the area near West Melrose Street in Chicago. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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