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Heard on: Murphysboro Police Fire and Emergency Management · 1/15/2026 08:45 AM
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MABAS Division 68 to all locals,
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The West City Fire Department and Benton Fire Department requesting box alarm 1100-1.
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Fire crews battle structure fire near Division St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments, including West City, Benton, Sesser, Ziegler, Ewing Northern, and West Frankfort, responded to a possible structure fire near Division Street in West City. Multiple engines, tenders, trucks, and ambulances were dispatched under a box alarm request. The incident involved coordinated response and equipment support between several local fire agencies.

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Division St, Benton, IL 62812
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