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Smoke report traced to restaurant barbecue

Heard on: Lake IN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Central 2612, I have this call come in.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke behind a property near East Columbus Drive in East Chicago. Upon checking, crews found the smoke was coming from a local restaurant smoking meat, and no fire was present.

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