Partial tree fall damages house and light pole, Elgin IL


Fire responders dealt with a tree that partially fell onto a house, causing debris and damaging a light pole requiring city repairs.
Audio|Source: Elgin Fire
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Engine 5. Still alarm. 616, Kirk Avenue. Between Kramer Avenue and Villa Street. Timeout 1620. Engine 5. Still alarm. 616, Kirk Avenue. And your fire responding for the tree that fell on top of the house. Caller now called back that it was partial. Part partial tree that fell. That was required, Roger 1. (name withheld) 1, go ahead. Hazard, removed the glass and the tree from the roadway. The city public works is going to have to be contacted regarding the light pole that will need to be repaired at some point.
Engine 5. Still alarm. 616, Kirk Avenue. Between Kramer Avenue and Villa Street. Timeout 1620. Engine 5. Still alarm. 616, Kirk Avenue. And your fire responding for the tree that fell on top of the house. Caller now called back that it was partial. Part partial tree that fell. That was required, Roger 1. (name withheld) 1, go ahead. Hazard, removed the glass and the tree from the roadway. The city public works is going to have to be contacted regarding the light pole that will need to be repaired at some point.
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Near Kirk Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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