Tree ignites after touching power lines near US-45


A tree caught fire after coming into contact with power lines near the intersection of US-45 and West Cottage Avenue in Gurnee.
Audio|Source: Lake County Quad 1 Fire Departments
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Transcript:
District 1322, 37. Engine 131. Outside Fire[1]. North-U. 45 and West Cottage Avenue. Durny. Time out. 1226. Engine 131 in route. This was given to a third party by Lake County Sheriff's Office by a caller that was passing by. They advised it's a tree on fire on power lines. It is north of the Starbucks on the west side of the road south of the Animal Clinic. That's just a 32. You can disregard. We're in route from the rescue call. 113, you were partially covered, readvising that you would take this call.
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[1]
Outside Fire: Fire involving outdoor property or vegetation
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Location mentioned:
US-45 & W Cottage Ave, Warren Township, IL 60031
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