Small attic fire extinguished at residential building, Kankakee IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a small attic fire was reported near North Wildwood Avenue. Occupants evacuated safely. Fire crews arrived, located the fire inside the ceiling area of a residential building, and extinguished it. The fire was contained quickly with no visible signs from outside. Utilities were notified as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Kankakee IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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03:40
Transcript:
00:00
All Station City Fire, we've got a report of structure fire near North Wildwood.
00:04
All Station City Fire, we have a report of a structure fire.
00:08
Near North Wildwood, 10 on page 805, respond on City Fire.
00:13
Squad 26 en route.
00:16
Squad 26 en route.
00:18
It was one route.
00:21
In what one route?
00:24
Car 6 en route near North Wildwood.
00:27
Harts are fire.
00:28
Tar 6, you're not.
00:31
Okay, you've got Bradley taking a pass.
00:34
Bradley's taking a pass, 10-4.
00:37
Can't come, Car 6?
00:39
Car 6, go ahead.
00:42
Do you have any further information?
00:45
Caller advised that there was fire in the ceiling inside the residence.
00:49
They are evacuating at this time.
00:51
Messages received.
00:54
Okay.
00:57
Tower 69 en route near North Wildwood.
01:01
Tower 69, you're en route.
01:03
Car 6, be advised.
01:04
We have PD. I'm seen, advising nothing shown from the outside.
01:08
Car 6, so far.
01:11
Can't tell me, Jim Thor.
01:14
Engine four, go ahead.
01:17
Engine four, Sam, ones two on scene.
01:20
Small, one-story residential, nothing showing three sides.
01:24
We do have a hydrant in front of us, second engine composition there.
01:28
We'll be on best game.
01:30
Engine four hands command.
01:32
Time four, engine four, command.
01:39
And Tom, Tom, from command.
01:42
Command, go ahead.
01:46
We have a small fire currently in the attic space above one of the ceiling fans.
01:51
We're going to be opening it up, checking for extension.
01:55
T-ball units coming in for now.
01:58
Ten-four.
02:00
Car six, ten-four direct.
02:03
Trengent six on C.
02:06
North Idaho, Wildwick.
02:09
Transigent six on C.
02:10
Tragent six on C.
02:11
Hamel's one on seat.
02:14
Can't come, Car 6.
02:16
Car 6, go ahead.
02:19
Car 6 is on the scene.
02:20
Based on engine 4's radio traffic, go ahead and make working fire notifications.
02:25
Tad4.
02:28
Can't come.
02:29
Car 1 is 2.4 and trust about being around.
02:32
Tad 4, Car 1.
02:35
Car 6 from engine 4.
02:40
Can't come, Carson.
02:41
Car 6, go ahead.
02:45
Car 6 is going to be assuming Wildwood Command.
02:49
Car 6, assuming command.
02:51
5 on 2.
02:53
5 on Cid.
02:56
All units from command will switch to fire ops 5.
03:00
Can't count, delete.
03:01
2.31 will be en route.
03:03
2.91 en route.
03:06
Cancom Tower 69 is on the scene.
03:09
We'll be at Willow Street and Wildwood Avenue.
03:14
104.69.
03:17
Wildwood, command 10 minutes, 10 minutes.
03:21
Command, 10 4.
03:23
We have a small fire in the attic.
03:25
Companies have water on the fire.
03:29
10-4, just information for the working notifications, ComEd Nicor have been advised.
03:36
10-4, thank you.
03:39
Okay, probably we charge.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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