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Heard on: Red Center Dispatch · 1/16/2026 02:57 PM
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Truck 53, Engine 52, Ambulance 52, Buffalo Grove Quint 27, Squad 19, Ambulance 19, Battalion 51, 5100, 5101, and Battalion 55.
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Appliance fire at near Town Center Road Unit 2F in Vernon Hills Grid 5153.
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Fire crews investigate stove smoke in Vernon Hills

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible appliance fire at an apartment near Town Center Road in Vernon Hills. Smoke was reportedly coming from a newly installed stove, and residents partially evacuated into the hallway. Crews investigated but initially saw no visible fire or alarms, and command was established on scene.

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Town Center Rd Unit 2f, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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