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Heard on: Red Center Dispatch · 3 days ago
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Engine 62, ambulance 62, tower 61, ambulance 61, battalion 61, squad 63, rescue 63, ambulance 63, tower 36, battalion 36, and Rosemont battalion 56.
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Reported fire, Prairie Material, (number withheld) East Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines.
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Fire crews address blaze at Prairie Material site

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and emergency crews responded to a possible structure fire at the Prairie Material industrial facility near East Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines. Radio traffic indicated visible smoke and fire on or near a gas line in the building’s boiler room. Multiple fire units, including engines, ambulances, and battalions from nearby towns, were dispatched. Hazardous utility crews were also notified as a precaution.

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E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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