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Sparks near water tower from cutting torch work

Heard on: Elgin Fire

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What the caller probably saw was sparks from a cutting torch from the removal of the Spring Street water tower.

2/11/2026 05:38 PM

Fire & Arson

S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120

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Fire & Arson reported near S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120 on Feb 11, 2026, 5:38 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of sparks near the Spring Street water tower in Elgin. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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