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Heard on: Whiteside County Sheriff and Fire · 1/12/2026 06:32 AM
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Whiteside County One George Twenty-One.
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One George Twenty-One, go ahead.
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Minor basement fire extinguished in Albany

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Albany responded to a possible basement fire near South Fifth Avenue. Firefighters reported a burning smell but found no visible flames on arrival. The small fire was quickly extinguished, and both police and emergency medical services were present on scene.

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5th Ave S, Albany, IL 61230
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