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Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital · 1/7/2026 02:22 PM
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One five Englewood, that's where you need us?
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Smoke seen at school near Prairie Avenue

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible building fire near the intersection of Prairie Avenue and 49th Street in Chicago. Crews noted smoke visible on the third floor of a nearby school building, with reports suggesting it might have been caused by an object thrown through a window. The exact cause remained unconfirmed at the time.

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S Prairie Ave & E 49th St, Chicago, IL 60615
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