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Burning smell reported from basement heater near Forrestville Ave, Chicago IL

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S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60827

According to the dispatch call, a caller reported a burning smell coming from the heater or furnace in the basement near Forrestville Avenue in Chicago.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
Well, I will fire near Forrestville Ave, near Forrestville Ave.
00:07
Caller says smelling burning,
00:10
okay, smelling burning from heater, vent, furnace located in the basement.
00:15
Acknowledged.

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Location mentioned:
S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60827

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