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Heard on: Lake IN Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/2/2026 03:47 PM
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I copy 89, coming for near Central Avenue for a structure fire.
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We're advising an auto shop.
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Firefighters battle garage blaze near Central Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Central Avenue in Whiting, Indiana. Radio communication indicated heavy smoke and an active working fire involving a garage or auto shop. Multiple fire units were on scene managing the blaze and coordinating water supply from nearby hydrants. No injuries or further details were confirmed at the time of the report.