Smoke at Chicago building found to be from generator, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke near Howard Street in Chicago. Upon arrival, they investigated and determined the source was generator exhaust. The incident was declared safe and called off.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:52
Transcript:
00:00
Box alarm near Howard St.
00:06
Lane to truck 47, truck 47.
00:14
Battalion nine, lane of battalion nine.
00:35
Two-inch medium pressure line, we got a two and a half inch line let out, standing by and metering the area.
01:16
Got a little bit of smoke showing here.
02:28
We're just starting up their generator. That's where this smoke's coming from.
02:32
We'll be here for a couple minutes and then we'll be returning.
02:39
Box alarm near Home Ave.
02:50
Any remaining companies responding return.
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Location mentioned:
W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
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