Fire crews respond to blaze near Piedmont Dam, Sterling IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and smoke alarms were reported near 18th Avenue in the Piedmont Dam area of Sterling, Illinois. Responders observed visible haze inside a structure and exterior activity consistent with fire response. Multiple units were dispatched to address a possible fire and smoke situation.
Audio|Heard on: Whiteside County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
I can confirm there is haze visible in the air inside through the windows.
00:07
There is activity outside running.
00:11
Give me a second.
00:26
We see the fire.
00:27
Second page to respond near 18th Avenue and the Piedmont Dam area for water and smoke alarm.
00:47
This is a second page.
00:49
Second page for locations near 18th Avenue and 17th Avenue.
00:58
Piedmont Dam area for fire and smoke alarms.
01:00
Two narcotics here at (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
18th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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