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Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 04:05 AM
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Fire call, illegal burn.
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Respond near Orchard Drive for an illegal burn.
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Fire crew responds to possible illegal burn near Orchard Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a location near Orchard Drive in Herrin for a possible illegal burn. The caller reported a smell similar to burning wire. Authorities investigated the source of the reported burn.

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Orchard Dr, Herrin, IL 62948
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Paula LewisPaula Lewis

how nice of the herrin pd. i live in the county and when my neighbors burn....ITS COMPLETELY USELESS TO REPORT IT TO THE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

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