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Chimney fire contained at Crystal Lake residence, Crystal Lake IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Holly Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a chimney fire at a residence near Holly Drive in Crystal Lake. Smoke was seen coming from the chimney, and the homeowner was on the roof. The fire was contained to the chimney, and firefighters checked for any further spread.

Audio|Heard on: McHenry IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Did (name withheld) call or confirm the address?
00:03
We're trying to call back.
00:04
He reported a chimney fire.
00:06
No answer on multiple attempts.
00:11
(name withheld), 204 is a route?
00:14
204 message, receipt.
00:17
Lieutenant, can you attach 242 in a row?
00:20
We have nothing showing from the A-B side.
00:23
We have smoke coming from the chimney with the homeowner.
00:28
Battalion 2 will be Holly Drive Command.
00:34
Nice to your seat.
00:35
Nothing showing from A-B side, smoke coming from the chimney, homeowner on the roof.
00:41
(name withheld) from Battalion 2.
00:44
Go ahead.
00:47
(name withheld), staging at Jensen.
00:51
Fox River Road.
00:56
(name withheld).
00:57
The gallery, 204 down soon.
01:00
(name withheld).
01:03
(name withheld) from Battalion 2.
01:07
Go ahead.
01:10
It appears that the fire was contained to the chimney.
01:13
They're checking for extension at this time.
01:17
Message received, fire contained to the chimney.

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Location mentioned:
Holly Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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