Fire engulfs building at Morton auto dealership, sparks heavy smoke, Morton IL
Fire & ArsonAt Morton, Illinois, a fire erupted at an auto dealership on West Jackson Street, producing heavy smoke and blown-out windows. Firefighters and mutual aid units responded promptly, closing the street for safety and deploying ladder trucks and multiple engines to fight the blaze.
Audio|Source: Morton Fire Dispatch and Morton Fire 2 (SC21)
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Transcript:
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Morton fire dispatch for an all call fire at 4001 West Jackson for a building fire.
00:06
The windows have blown out, heavy smoke visible.
00:09
It was initially reported in East Peoria jurisdiction and units are en route.
00:19
Morton command unit 1 en route.
00:27
Heavy smoke seen from a distance.
00:30
Requesting East Peoria units continuing response.
00:36
All four fire stations units are responding.
00:53
Several medical units are en route for standby and medic support.
01:12
More medic units en route.
01:22
Morton command 3 on scene, working structure fire at auto dealership.
01:29
Requesting ladder truck for fire suppression at building.
01:40
Morton command 1, go ahead.
01:48
Structure with bowstring roof involved.
01:53
Hydrants available at front of saloon and occupancy.
02:00
Full involvement confirmed on Washington front engine.
02:10
Engine 3 on street, awaiting direction.
02:18
Engine 4 in front requested. Requesting shutdown of Jackson Street and Creek due to fire.
02:23
Officers on scene, command notified. Morton Public Works notified to assist.
02:40
Morton Public Works and mutual aid responding as needed.
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Location mentioned:
W Jackson St, Morton, IL 61550
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