Possible structure fire near Locust and Taylor Sts, Mechanicsburg IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel discussed a possible structure fire near the intersection of Locust Street and Taylor Street in Mechanicsburg, Illinois. Radio communication suggested uncertainty about whether the fire involved one or two nearby houses. Units were later told to respond less aggressively as the situation appeared to stabilize.
Audio|Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
It looks like it is technically the second house.
00:05
The first house sits on Locust.
00:09
The second house I believe is going to be near Taylor.
00:18
I'm not sure if this is two different houses or one.
00:22
Is there a fire to rock?
00:29
Yes, 10-4[1].
00:30
There is a location near Locust by AVL.
00:33
The Taylor address should be right behind it and north.
00:39
Truck plate on a silver Dodge Ram.
00:44
Tower.
00:51
Seven nine two, am I clear for a fire alarm?
00:54
Out here.
00:57
They're out, thank you.
01:06
10-4[1].
01:08
Three Frank 27.
01:12
Can you confirm our address again please?
01:22
Near South Taylor.
01:29
According to Google Maps, it should be the house that is on the northwest corner of Taylor and Locust.
01:39
That's where I am at.
01:41
I'm not sure if this is two different houses or not.
01:51
10-4[1].
01:53
According to the map, there's a property near Locust and it’s close to one on Taylor.
02:10
We no longer need any units responding as aggressive to the line.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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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:
Locust St, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545
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