Electrical box fire at Dixon townhouse complex, Dixon IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and EMS responded to an electrical box fire at a townhouse complex near Riverside Circle in Dixon. Smoke was observed, and the affected unit was reportedly unoccupied at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Lee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Dixon City and Dixon Fire Department with advanced EMS, 1070 signal three.
00:04
EMS needed near Riverside Circle.
00:08
An electrical box on fire.
00:09
At this time it's a lot of smoke.
00:12
Repeating, Dixon City and Dixon Fire Department with advanced EMS, 1070, signal three, fire.
00:17
EMS needed.
00:19
Near Riverside Circle,
00:22
Next door to the caller is reporting the neighbor's electrical box is on fire at this time.
00:27
Just a lot of smoke.
00:28
Time is eight fifty-five.
00:37
Child additional.
00:45
This is a townhouse with four units.
00:48
The one that's smoking is unoccupied at this time, maybe just one other that is occupied.
00:55
Do you want the auto back?
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Location mentioned:
Riverside Cir, Dixon, IL 61021
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