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Ottawa, IL

Explosion damages commercial building on Poplar Street 

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Poplar St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
00:29

Transcript:
Can you respond to Festivities Unlimited, 1504 Poplar, 1504 Poplar Street? We have a call on the line whose safety heard a loud explosion. The back of the building looks like it has bulged in. There's a strange smell, but no smoke. There's also an audible alarm. I have officers en route. Message received. Dispatching Truck 1 out of the main to that as well. Engine 2 will be en route from this outside. Message received, dispatching truck 1.

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