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Smoke reported in nursing home laundry room

Heard on: Evanston Fire
01:16
00:00
Automatic fire alarm, engine 24, truck 22, battalion 21,
audio iconFire & Arson
Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202
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Fire crews respond to an automatic fire alarm at Dobson Plaza, a three-story nursing home on Dodge. On arrival, they see nothing showing from the outside. Staff report smoke in the laundry room, possibly related to a malfunctioning dryer that had caused problems before. Firefighters check the area to find the source of the smoke and ensure the building is safe.

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