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Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital · 1/19/2026 12:59 PM
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Responding to a fire alarm near South Torrence Avenue.
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Staging will be at 129th and Torrence.
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Firefighters tackle blaze on South Torrence Avenue
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible industrial fire near South Torrence Avenue and 129th Street in Chicago. Multiple units, including trucks and battalions, coordinated on scene to contain the fire originating inside a conveyor belt system within a structure. Crews gained initial control and investigated possible fire extension through a vent system to the roof. Heavy smoke was present, but no injuries were reported. High-pressure hydrant access and staging were coordinated as part of the response.