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Large apartment fire on South Cottage Grove

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07

01:25

00:00

220, did you get anything about a fire on Cottage Grove and approximately 46th?

2/18/2026 09:45 AM

Fire & Arson

S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible vehicle theft near the 4800 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue. Two individuals reportedly tried to break into a work van, and one may have reached toward a waistband when approached. The suspects left before officers arrived, and authorities are checking the area for additional information.

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Fire & Arson reported near S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 on Feb 18, 2026, 9:45 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported structure fire near South Cottage Grove and 48th Street in Chicago. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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