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Smoke reported on second floor near Ridge AvenueEvanston IL

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Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

According to the dispatch call, smoke was reported on the second floor of a building near Ridge Avenue and Church Street in Evanston. Fire units responded to investigate the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
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01:32
Transcript:
00:00
The general alarm assignment, Engine 22, Engine 23, Truck 22, Truck 23,
00:06
Ambulance 21, Battalion 21, Squad 21.
00:09
It's near 1611 Church.
00:10
The building next door, a caller sees smoke coming from the second floor.
00:16
General alarm for engine 22, engine 23, truck 22, truck 23, ambulance 31, Battalion 21, Squad 21.
00:24
Near Ridge Avenue.
00:26
Near Ridge Avenue, second floor,
00:29
caller sees smoke coming from the unit, time is 1939.
00:42
Is that near Ridge Avenue?
00:47
The caller says it's the building next to near Ridge Avenue.
00:53
I'm trying to get a good address.
00:58
Okay.
01:07
7402. 7402.5.
01:10
7402. 17000.
01:11
Call to State Street.
01:13
Now, Andrew,
01:14
and a minute, 2nd, 2nd,
01:19
2nd,
01:24
Had anything showing yet, it's going to be a courtyard, arch courtyard.
01:29
Squad's flowing up behind me.
01:31
They'll check it out. I'm in command.

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Location mentioned:
Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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