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Heard on: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments · 1/19/2026 04:57 AM
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Engine 6, respond near South Memorial Avenue for a black tube that's blowing black smoke.
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There is no flame seen.
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Possible smoke source near S Memorial Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a possible smoke incident near South Memorial Avenue in Rockford Township. A caller reported black smoke coming from a tube, with no visible flames. It was uncertain if the tube was attached to a structure. The source appeared to involve a brick structure with a pipe or tube.
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