Dumpster and fence fire near Central and Chicago, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a dumpster fire near Central and Chicago Avenue. Flames also appeared to spread to a nearby fence and vacant lot that contained several vehicles. Crews were apparently en route to contain the blaze.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
Listen to dispatch call
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, in Keyroll Fire we got a dumpster fire near Central and Chicago to the east.
00:18
Actually off of Central.
00:23
Tougher, yeah.
00:24
We just got a ticket for it.
00:25
Fire's going to be en route.
00:30
And then 1510, I also observed closer to Long.
00:41
There is also a fence on fire, so I don't know if that needs to be addressed.
00:48
All right, closer to Long.
00:49
We'll send a message for that one.
00:51
I'm at Chicago still.
00:55
Ten four, approximately near 5400 block.
01:01
Looks like a vacant lot with some vehicles in it, but looks like someone set it ablaze.
01:10
There is a tarp on the fence that's apparently on fire as well.
01:17
All right, ten four.
01:18
Austin eleven.
01:21
Eleven.
01:23
Do you assist 1510, please? This fire.
01:26
Safety's already giving me a route.
01:28
Ten four.
01:29
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
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