Heavy smoke leads to apartment evacuation near Metro Way, Swansea IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, heavy smoke was reported near Metro Way in Swansea, leading to the evacuation of an apartment. No flames were seen, and emergency units responded to the scene. The apartment appears to be vacant as occupants exited safely.
Audio|Heard on: St. Clair IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
You know a black spot.
00:01
There's heavy smoke, no flames.
00:03
Copy heavy smoke.
00:05
Heavy smoke, no flames?
00:06
Tim.
00:07
Swansea units are 228 Metro Way.
00:09
I spoke with apartment (number withheld), and they are exiting now.
00:14
10-4. We're out of fire now.
00:17
Do you traffic?
00:19
10-4. We're at the fire now.
00:21
10-4. I'll just notify in that apartment's likely going to be vacant.
00:24
Okay.
00:26
24 for 52.
00:28
Go ahead.
00:29
Do you need additional out there to exit everyone from residence?
00:35
Not at this time.
00:37
10-4.
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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:
Metro Way, Swansea, IL 62226
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