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Car fire reported near East Eighth Street

Heard on: Winnebago County Public Safety
02:57
00:00
Ladder One, I'm in need of (number withheld) East Eighth Street.
audio iconFire & Arson
8th St, Rockford, IL 61104
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible car fire near East Eighth Street and State Street in Rockford. Ladder and engine units were assigned, and the incident involved a four-story masonry building. Units were later advised to let the ladder handle the vehicle fire while others returned to quarters.

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