Storm damages school gym roof in Forrest, Forrest IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Forrest responded to Prairie Central Junior High after storm damage blew off much of the gym roof. Officers also reported multiple power poles and wires down in the area. There were no reports of injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Pontiac Fire
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03:54
Transcript:
00:00
Forrest Fire, Scott Fire.
00:02
Your request is Prairie Central Junior High for the gym roof that's been blown off the school.
00:10
Forrest Fire.
00:12
Your request to Prairie Central Junior High near Northwood Street for a gym roof that's been blown off.
00:20
Time of page (number withheld).
00:38
Officers advising of multiple poles and wires down.
00:50
Twenty-five hundred east north of Route twenty-four has been struck.
01:43
The principal's been contacted for the junior high, and they're notifying the superintendent.
03:42
Forrest 22 is on scene at the junior high.
03:45
A large brick and metal building, large debris field, large portion of the roof missing.
03:52
Forrest 1203 will have command.
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Location mentioned:
N Wood St, Forrest, IL 61741
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