Fire crews battle house blaze near Lotus Ave, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a working structure fire near North Lotus Avenue in Chicago. Crews from several companies, including Engines 68 and 117 and Trucks 39 and 35, were dispatched to a one‑story frame building with visible flames. The situation involved multiple battalions coordinating fire ground operations. No injuries or other details were confirmed at this time.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Battalion 8, you're getting a working fire near Lotus Ave.
00:02
Your companies are Engine 68, Engine 117.
00:06
Truck 39 and Truck 35 with Battalion 7, Safety, Squad, Van, and EMS are on the way.
00:13
Battalion 8, message received.
00:16
Truck 35 will be RIT.
00:20
Engine 68 on scene near Lotus Ave, one-story frame, visible fire.
00:26
Fire observed, facing southbound.
00:28
Assuming command, switching to fire ground channel.
00:31
Message received, southbound water fire.
00:34
Truck 35 is RIT.
00:36
Battalion 18 will be RIT with Truck 35.
00:41
Battalion 18 is RIT with Truck 35.
00:43
Battalion 7, Safety.
00:47
Battalion 7, Safety.
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Location mentioned:
N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
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