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Heavy smoke and burning plastic odor reported

Heard on: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments
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Attention Engine 12, respond to Fireside Drive and Charles Street for a report of a lot of smoke in the area and strong smell of plastic burning.
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Charles St, Rockford Township, IL
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Fire & Arson reported near Charles St, Rockford Township, IL on Feb 16, 2026, 11:04 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched following reports of heavy smoke and a burning plastic odor near Charles Street and Fireside Drive in Rockford Township, Illinois. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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