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Fire crews investigate burning odor at commercial building

Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Engine 20, Truck 7 on the scene (number withheld) West Madison for the fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Fire crews responded to a report of a fire at a four-story commercial building near West Madison. On arrival, no smoke or flames were visible from the outside. Firefighters investigated the building and its alarm panel and focused on a reported burning smell on the mezzanine level. They did not find the source of the odor and continued checking the area. No active fire was discovered during the incident.

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