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Heard on: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments · 1/15/2026 12:49 PM
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Engine nine, engine eight,
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Engine ten, med seven, battalion eight, battalion twelve, respond for a possible structure fire near Mariner Dr, apartment (number withheld).
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Possible apartment fire near Mariner Dr in Machesney Park

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible apartment fire near Mariner Drive in Machesney Park. Dispatchers reported alarms sounding and visible smoke from one of the units. The caller indicated they could smell smoke, and the patio door to an apartment was open. The incident appears to involve a possible structure fire pending confirmation.

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Mariner Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
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