Fire reported under bridge near motomart in collinsville, Collinsville IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/14/2025 06:22 PM

Near Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

A fire was reported under the bridge near Motomart in Collinsville, possibly involving a homeless encampment. A caller observed flames from near North Bluff and expressed concern due to wind conditions.

Audio|Source: Collinsville, Maryville Police & Fire

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Transcript:

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Respond in the area of North Bluff, North Bluff.

00:02

My caller resides near 811 North Bluff.

00:05

He states that from his house he can see fire coming from under the bridge near Motomart.

00:10

He believes it might be a homeless encampment, but due to the wind, he was concerned.

00:15

In the area, North Bluff.

00:17

Two more, in route.

00:24

227. Good.

00:30

Uh, Tothisbury.

00:35

Time for, thank you.

00:37

I was unable to make contact.

00:41

Temple.

00:43

However, due to past calls...

00:47

Nope, North Bluff under the bridge, there is afar, make my way down there.

00:53

To 11-10-4[1], break 227 continuing, there's a chance it could be 110-110.

00:59

Okay,

01:01

4, what's the caller's name?

01:06

From 2023,

01:08

her name is (name withheld).

01:10

Okay,

01:11

4. I'll be out of 110.

01:14

Time 4.

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204.

01:17

Go on 58.

01:19

Stand by for number one.

01:21

11.

01:24

I'll be out of East 30 for follow-up.

01:26

No status.

01:28

I'm rounded to East 30 for a follow-up.

01:31

2.27. What's the last 4 of the phone number?

01:43

(number withheld).

01:45

(number withheld).

01:47

104.

01:49

11,

01:52

your status.

01:58

Code now, I'm familiar with you down there.

02:00

Code 9. Break 147, copy assignment.

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[1]

10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.

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Near Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

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