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Controlled fire found during smoke investigation near Brewster StPeru IL

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Brewster St & Putnam St, Peru, IL 61354

A smoke report near Brewster Street and Putnam led to a fire department check. The source was a controlled campfire or leaf burning with minimal smoke. No emergency was found.

Audio|Source: Illinois Valley Regional Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Peru Fire. Peru Fire is in the area of Brewster Street and Putnam.
00:04
Brewster Street and Putnam for a smoke investigation.
00:09
Timeout, 1350.
00:16
Paul 3.1, Malcolm.
00:19
Go ahead. Go ahead.
00:23
We just dispatched fire department to check on a burning complaint maybe.
00:30
Caller is reporting smoke in the area.
00:33
She's unable to determine where it's coming from.
00:36
It's in the area Brewster and Putnam.
00:40
10-4[1].
00:42
31 from 13, I got it.
00:46
10-4[1].
00:51
Let me know.
00:54
C1, show you in route.
00:58
C1 from ValCom C1.
01:08
You did say Brewster and Putnam, correct?
01:13
Correct.
01:16
Who the caller was? I don't see any smoke coming at that right here.
01:21
I was on 1st Street.
01:33
Turn around.
01:38
C1, they thought it was behind riverfront, possibly.
01:44
This caller and some other gentlemen were both out walking and witnessed it.
01:49
They couldn't see exactly where it was coming from.
01:52
Collar did state during questioning that it seemed to be dissipating but was unsure due to the wind.
02:01
I'll be in the area.
02:04
C1, 311. Go ahead.
02:08
C1, I'm on Water Street.
02:10
Behind riverfront, I can see what looks to be a controlled fire.
02:13
Looks like a campfire and there's minimal smoke at this time.
02:21
You're right from where I'm seeing it.
02:25
Heather just burning leaves.
02:26
Today's not an issue.
02:27
You can go on service.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative

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Location mentioned:
Brewster St & Putnam St, Peru, IL 61354

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