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Heard on: Coles County Fire, EMS and EMA · 1/13/2026 06:54 PM
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Fire Hospital fire.
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Not sure if it's a structure.
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Large bonfire sparks false alarm near Route 16
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible large fire near the intersection of Route 16 and 1820 East in Charleston, Illinois. Upon investigation, the fire was determined to be a large bonfire that was not threatening any buildings or structures.