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Heard on: Lake IN Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/16/2026 04:03 PM
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Ten four, (number withheld) West Chicago Avenue (place withheld) for a fire alarm.
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Forty (number withheld) is en route.
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Dryer fire contained near West Chicago Avenue

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible dryer fire at a building near West Chicago Avenue in East Chicago. The incident was initially reported as a fire alarm, and responding units determined the fire was limited to a dryer. The situation was quickly handled by the team on scene.

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W Chicago Ave Suite A, East Chicago, IN 46312
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