Small fire reported on train near Ashland/63rd stop, Chicago IL


A train operator reported smoke and a small fire on the train near Ashland/63rd. They used a water canister to try to put out the fire and asked for another because the fire was still smoldering.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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Transcript:
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One water can is down my head car.
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I'm heading to, uh,
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one water canister on my head car.
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I'm heading to the third rail car, with the second rail car to grab another water canister because it's still smoking and still a little bit of flame.
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Location mentioned:
CTA: Ashland/63rd, Chicago, IL 60636
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