Battery fire contained at home near State Rte 31, Kane County IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible battery fire at a residence near State Route 31 in Kane County. The battery, which powered the home, appeared to have caught fire but was moved outside. The flames were extinguished and no injuries were reported. Units confirmed there was no ongoing fire hazard at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Kane IL Fire-Talk Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Elgin Fire, you're en route to near Goldie Street.
00:02
Near Goldie Street,
00:05
Advising you to back up, see a battery that powers a home that caught fire and moved it to the driveway.
00:10
Ambulance two is on scene.
00:12
Single family house.
00:14
Looks like the battery is on the phone.
00:17
I'll call investigating.
00:19
The area was two hands up.
00:24
Ambulance two on scene, only has batteries out on the front lawn and not anybody.
00:28
Ambulance will be dispatched.
00:31
This is fire command.
00:34
Go ahead, command.
00:37
Batteries are out on the driveway.
00:40
They're not on fire.
00:41
There is no fire problem here.
00:45
Engine six and Ambulance two can return to the station hall.
00:52
Sir, received.
00:53
Resulting in a dry wind fire, no fire hole.
00:56
And its name is to handle all others can return for you.
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Location mentioned:
State Rte 31, Illinois
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