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Frozen fire hydrant hampers firefighting operationsDekalb IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Commerce Dr & E Bethany Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

According to the dispatch call, firefighters report that a fire hydrant near Commerce Drive and Bethany Road is frozen and stuck, affecting firefighting efforts.

Audio|Heard on: Dekalb & Southern Kane County Public Safety.
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00:30
Transcript:
00:00
Excuse me right in the middle of intersection of Commerce Drive and Bethany Road.
00:04
Okay.
00:20
Reports could show that it has come to the same place.
00:23
We did try to establish a hydrant.
00:25
The hydrant is now stuck,
00:27
half open, half closed, frozen, I believe.

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Location mentioned:
Commerce Dr & E Bethany Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Incident Timeline

  1. Continued Firefighting Efforts
  2. Hydrant and Water Supply Issues
  3. Fire Department Dispatch and Retone
  4. Traffic Closure Advisory
  5. Initial Report of Semi Fire

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