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Small fire started by man lighting paper near building, Chicago IL

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S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

According to the dispatch call, a man lit paper near a building at 8100 Western Ave, causing a small fire.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
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Transcript:
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335. Getting a call of a fire.
00:02
Near Western Ave, west side of the street.
00:05
Male wearing a black hat, black and white jacket, is lighting paper near the building.
00:09
Fire is rolling once and assists.

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Location mentioned:
S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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