Disclaimer

Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Overheated dryer causes alarm at apartment building, Chicago IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/14/2025 11:20 AM

Near W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Fire units responded to 2120 Washington Boulevard for a reported fire. Upon investigation, the cause was found to be an overheated dryer with no actual fire. The gas was turned off as a precaution and the units cleared the scene.

Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital

02:5

Transcript:

00:00

26 is on this scene 2120 Washington fires.

00:05

Four-story, ordinary, nothing showing.

00:08

We're most far.

00:09

We're investigating.

00:12

Very 26.

00:14

Chuck seven-side egg.

00:18

In fact,

00:21

12.

00:22

Detain 12. The 1712.

00:26

Is 83 available for ALS Run?

00:30

Yes,

00:34

they are.

00:36

All right, can you send them to 725 Montrose for stroke?

00:39

725 Montrose.

00:41

725 Montrose.

00:44

725 Montrose for stroke for 83.

00:47

They got it.

00:49

Great. Thank you.

00:55

One time to me?

00:58

110.

01:00

Office,

01:01

can you keep us on the air? We gotta go down to SLV for a piece of equipment.

01:06

All right, it's supposed to be.

01:12

Everybody, we're just investigating a dryer.

01:15

Us and a truck will be sticking around.

01:16

You can hold chief as well.

01:17

Yeah.

01:19

Companies 2120 Washington return.

01:21

Company's so armed at 2120 Washington.

01:24

20 Washington.

01:29

47 to Maine.

01:32

Truck 47.

01:35

Can we get an ambulance to our location for an altered mental status?

01:40

All right. Let's receive.

01:42

Okay,

01:43

thank you. All right, you're misreceived.

01:51

Agent 26 to me.

01:54

26.

01:57

No fire, just overheated dryer.

01:59

We turned off the gas and advised us in the truck return.

02:04

All right, not received.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Chicago, IL

Explore the crime map for more.