Explosion and smoke reported on South J Street

Heard on: Union County Fire and EMS

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Jonesboro fire call.

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Attention Jonesboro Fire Department.

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Attention Jonesboro Fire Department.

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Respond to the area of (number withheld) South J Street, Jonesboro.

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(number withheld) South J Street, Jonesboro.

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Had a 911 call stating that they heard an explosion from across the street,

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right down the hill from the address.

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Smoke is actively rolling out, no fire at this point.

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Deputy is en route.

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Again, attention Jonesboro Fire Department, respond to the area.

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Of (number withheld) South J Street, Jonesboro.

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(number withheld) South J Street, Jonesboro.

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Had a 911 call stating that they heard an explosion from across the street down the hill.

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Smoke is actively rolling out.

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No fire at this time, but deputy is en route at this time.

2026-10-19 17:26 UTC

Fire

S J St, Jonesboro, IL 62952

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a deputy were sent to the area near South J Street in Jonesboro after a 911 caller reported hearing an explosion down the hill from a nearby address, with smoke rolling out but no visible fire at the time.