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Brush fire reported near West Grand Ridge Road

Heard on: Grundy IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Kinsman Fire Department, MBK EMS is going to be responding to the area of West Grand Ridge Road and South Buffalo Road.

2/20/2026 12:25 AM

Fire & Arson

S Buffalo Rd & W Grand Ridge Rd, Vienna Township, IL 60479

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Reported structure fire canceled in Verona

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2/20/2026 04:56 AM

4690-4692 W Grand Ridge Rd, Verona, IL 60479

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near the Grand Ridge and Verona area. The initial report referenced an address on West Grand Ridge Road, but the call was later canceled. Mutual aid was requested before the cancellation was confirmed.

Structure fire on West Grand Ridge Road in Verona

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2/20/2026 04:52 AM

4690-4692 W Grand Ridge Rd, Verona, IL 60479

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters from multiple departments responded to a reported structure fire near West Grand Ridge Road in Verona. Units from neighboring towns provided engines, tenders, and chief officers to assist. The extent of the damage or injuries was not confirmed at the time of the broadcast.

AI Summary

Fire & Arson reported near S Buffalo Rd & W Grand Ridge Rd, Vienna Township, IL 60479 on Feb 20, 2026, 12:25 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire departments from multiple communities, including Kinsman, MBK EMS, Carbon Hill, and Verona Kinsman, were dispatched to a possible brush fire reported near the inte AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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