SUV fire extinguished near Old Orchard Road, Skokie IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a vehicle fire involving an SUV near Old Orchard Road and Carroll Street. Flames were coming from the engine compartment before firefighters took control of the situation. Emergency units from Engine 18, Truck 18, and Squad 18 were dispatched.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 18 and Truck 18, responding to car fire at Cross Point Road and Carroll Street.
00:12
Ambulance 18.
00:14
Cross Point Road, Squad 18 en route.
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BP near Old Orchard Road.
00:22
Message received.
00:24
Engine 18 is on scene.
00:28
We have an SUV,
00:29
flames coming from the front engine compartment.
00:31
We'll be dropping a crosslay.
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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:
Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
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