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Fire crews respond to apartment fire on Higgins AveChicago IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire at an apartment building near Higgins Avenue in Chicago. Multiple fire units, including Truck 55 and Tower 23, operated under command coordination. The incident involved a three-story structure, and some units were later released from service. Details on damage or injuries were not confirmed at the time of the transmission.

Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
This is May, Truck 55, Truck 55.
00:08
55. Truck 55, near Higgins still.
00:13
Near Higgins Ave for the fire.
00:16
May, Tower 23, your ammo is not too far behind.
00:19
Let us know when you can go.
00:21
Message received.
00:23
Engine 89 is returning at service released by the 9th Battalion.
00:29
Truck 47 is returning to be sent for fuel and driver admission on 9th place.
00:34
Truck 47, okay.
00:37
The 99th May, we're all in service from Lincoln.
00:40
Oh.
00:43
What are we planning to see near Higgins.
00:46
We have a three-story ordinary apartment building.
00:50
We are one of eight in Higgins command, switch over the playground.
00:55
We are George westbound.
00:58
Okay, one of the way here's westbound?
01:01
Truck 55, Friday.
01:03
Truck 55.

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Location mentioned:
W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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