Fire crews handle smoke in high-rise building, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of light smoke in the basement laundry room of a 20‑story high‑rise near Rise, Chicago, Illinois. Firefighters investigated the source and found light smoke, which they were able to handle on scene without injuries or the need for further assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
00:00
11 on this scene.
00:01
20-story high-rise, nothing showing.
00:05
We're inside switching the fire ground and taking command.
00:13
Nineteen, there was smoke.
00:15
Report of smoke in the basement.
00:18
Smoke in the basement, the laundry room.
00:22
Message received.
00:29
Truck 6 to Main.
00:30
You can hold the ambulance for getting refusal.
00:36
Truck 6 will hold the ambulance.
00:41
Thirteen to Main, we checked each corner.
00:43
We had police check out the corners.
00:44
They're landing.
00:46
We'll be in service returning.
00:47
No patient found.
00:53
Nineteen to Englewood, you can hold everyone up.
00:55
We have light smoke in the laundry room.
00:57
We can handle it.
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Location mentioned:
Rise, Chicago, IL 60657
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