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Heard on: Coles County Fire, EMS and EMA · 1/17/2026 07:51 PM
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Fire smoke investigation near North Fifth Street.
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Caller advised they thought they saw smoke coming from the building but believed a pipe may have burst as well.
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Smoke investigated near North Fifth Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible smoke near North Fifth Street in Charleston. The caller stated they saw smoke coming from an office building but also suggested a broken pipe might be the cause. The source of the smoke was not yet confirmed.

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N 5th St, Charleston, IL 61920
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