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Residential fire reported with smoke and flames in RockfordRockford IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Chadwick Dr, Rockford, IL 61109

As discussed during the dispatch call, a residential fire was reported near Chadwick Drive in Rockford. Smoke and flames were visible from the basement. A woman and child exited the house, but it is unknown if others remain inside.

Audio|Heard on: Winnebago County Public Safety
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02:57
Transcript:
00:00
Engines 2, 7, and 11, ladder 1, ladder 2, medics 7, District 1 and District 2.
00:09
We find a single residential structure fire reported near Chadwick Drive.
00:24
Rockford Engine 5 is in the area.
00:27
Sound 4-engine 5.
00:30
Engine 5. Engine 7 en route.
00:39
4-in-7.
00:46
Rockford District 2 and out.
00:49
74 District 2.
00:50
7 4 District 2.
00:55
11 en route.
00:57
4-engine 11 11.
01:00
Fusion row.
01:09
R2 R2.
01:11
Another one.
01:20
Pressure one.
01:21
Pressure one.
01:28
District 2 and companies responding.
01:30
Caller is a neighbor.
01:33
So you see smoke and flames coming from the basement.
01:37
A woman and a child have been seen coming out of the house.
01:40
Unknown if there are any other occupants.
01:48
District 2, copy.
01:55
Five.
01:59
Go ahead. Freedom, do you want to stand over to Chadwick?
02:09
Negative, lighter five.
02:12
Lighter five.
02:16
Lighter five, Robert, can you repeat, please?
02:24
I don't think you need to go over there ladder five if you're not closer.
02:49
At Brent 11 Anstein, assuming command two-start residential structure, nothing showing three sides.
02:55
They'll be doing a 360, there's a hydrant on the corner.

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Chadwick Dr, Rockford, IL 61109

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