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Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN · 1/12/2026 10:55 AM
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Ambulance four, battalion four and battalion 36 .
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Smoke in the building.
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Smoke prompts evacuation from building in Niles

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke condition in a commercial building near North Croname Road in Niles. Smoke appeared to be coming from a rooftop unit, and the building was being evacuated as a precaution. Multiple fire units were dispatched to the scene.

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N Croname Rd, Niles, IL 60714
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