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Transformer sparking near W 85th Pl in ChicagoChicago IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
W 85th Pl, Chicago, IL 60652

According to the dispatch call, a transformer was sparking near West 85th Place in Chicago. ComEd and the fire department's battalion chief responded and shut off the power to address the issue.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
Listen to dispatch call
00:36
Transcript:
00:00
You guys can help me out with fire.
00:02
They have a transformer,
00:03
I guess that's sparking over near West 85th Place.
00:08
ComEd is already on scene.
00:10
They're shutting off the power.
00:12
It looks like they have the battalion chief on scene as well.
00:18
That's forward.
00:24
Okay, 835, it looks like they won us because the hole that the transformer was on, is on the ground.
00:30
So just let me know if you guys need any additional cards.
00:36
It's over.

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Location mentioned:
W 85th Pl, Chicago, IL 60652

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