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Heard on: Whiteside County Fire/PD ISP Troop 1/2 · 1/12/2026 06:13 AM
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Albany Fire, (number withheld) South Fifth Avenue, Albany for possible water.
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It broke. Smells like something is on fire.
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Fire crews respond to possible water main break

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and emergency crews in Albany responded to a possible water main break near South Fifth Avenue, where callers reported an odor that appeared to be from something burning. Police were also present at the scene as a precaution.

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5th Ave S, Albany, IL 61230
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