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Odor of burning plastic investigated near Hillcrest

Heard on: Dekalb and Kane County Fire/EMS
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Engine three and medic three, respond to still alarm hazardous materials incident for a gas odor investigation.
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W Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Fire & Arson reported near W Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115 on Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and a medic unit were dispatched to investigate a possible hazardous materials situation involving a gas odor near Exodus Drive and West Hillcrest Drive. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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