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Report of white van on fire at Columbus and Balbo, Chicago IL

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E Balbo Dr & S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

This audio report notes a possible fire involving a white van located at Columbus and Balbo. Emergency services are alerted to check on the situation.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
01:27
Transcript:
00:00
102, Sam. There's lots of keys, open key on the zone. 102. Sam, do you have, I'm sure you do. I'm trying to see Columbus and Balbo, a white van that might be on fire. Give me one second, I'll check.
00:23
Current time is 1,300 hours on the 26th of August 2025, Chicago Point Radio is clear.
00:29
45.
00:30
Hey, 4th-5.
00:32
What time that I call to do?
00:33
10 that minute.
00:34
Dr. Sam.
00:35
Ops is Sam.
00:36
That's a negative for the virus.
00:38
Okay. 1-1-4.
00:40
14.
00:41
Oh, Suzanne didn't say anything that's at this description.
00:44
It does say fires roll and engine 13, it'll be pulling up if they leave out.
00:48
Let's give me a code.
00:49
Columbus and Balbo said a white van head.
00:51
Looks like it was on fire underneath.
00:53
Turn four.

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Location mentioned:
E Balbo Dr & S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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