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Truck fire causes lane closures on I-294

Heard on: Woodford IL Public Works Group Calls
01:15
00:00
Over truck two.
audio iconFire & Arson
I-294, Illinois
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Oak Brook and Berkeley responded to a semi truck fire on the southbound lanes of I-294 near mile marker 31.5. Heavy smoke was reported, and lanes two and three were closed while responders worked to control the blaze. The trailer’s contents were being investigated as part of the response.

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