Controlled burn causes smoke and traffic hazard near lodge, North Utica IL
A controlled burn near Grand Bear Lodge produced heavy smoke, reducing road visibility and causing traffic problems. Firefighters responded to extinguish the fire.
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Grand Bear Lodge called.
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They are not happy that there is a controlled burn going on and request somebody from the fire department.
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Go to the lobby area to speak with management.
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They were not notified there was going to be a controlled burn today.
00:17
Okay.
00:19
They are stored away.
00:29
Call 9. Phone 9.
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Phone 9.
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1225 is the area of Grand Bear Lodge.
00:37
I have a controlled burn that is causing a traffic concern.
00:42
It is very hard to see on the road.
00:47
Nice. Over.
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Night on 23.
01:04
Not anymore.
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The fire department is on scene, putting it out.
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Location mentioned:
Near IL-178, North Utica, IL 61373
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