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Possible fire leads to basement equipment check

Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital
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Got reports of smoke on the 2nd floor in the hallway.
audio iconFire & Arson
W Devon Ave & N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke on the second floor hallway near Devon and Ravenswood in Chicago. Upon inspection, the situation was determined to be caused by a malfunctioning water heater in the basement of a three-story residential building. No fire was found, and the scene was cleared after safety confirmation.

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