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Fire crews investigate power surge near South Wabash

Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Three‑story structure at (number withheld) South Wabash for an automatic fire.
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S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to an apparent automatic fire alarm at a three‑story building near South Wabash Avenue. Initial reports suggested possible smoke or fire, but responders later determined the alarm was caused by a power surge, leading to the cancellation of additional response units.

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