Outdoor AC unit fire smokes and melts siding at residence, Schaumburg IL


Emergency crews responded to smoke and fire from an outdoor air conditioning unit at a residence near Plumwood Dr. The fire melted the siding but no visible flames were present when crews arrived. The fire is under investigation.
Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD3 and Firegrounds
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Transcript:
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District 52, MN's 52, ambulance 54, occallion 5 5, engines, 52, 52, 52, 52, engines, 52, 54, and 51, squad 55, power 52, and F-T-O-N-E, Code 3[1], Smoke Inside, near Plumwood Dr, near Plumwood Court and Oakmont Lane, in Schaubard, Map page, H.E.53.
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Outdoor air conditioner is smoking.
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Bill and 54, you guys in row?
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The summer companies are responding near Plumwood Dr.
00:32
Resident reporting there was a fire on their AC units.
00:38
Melting the siding, currently smoking.
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Outside fire on the AC unit, melted the siding, currently smoking, near Plumwood Dr.
00:47
On team near Plumwood Dr, two-story, single-family, no fire showing, they will be out investigating.
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We'll switch to fire ground, I'll be command.
00:54
5 on scene investigating on fireground, command in charge, nothing showing.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 3: Emergency Response - Lights and Sirens
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Location mentioned:
Near Plumwood Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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