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EVFC Incident #155 12/26/2025 at 12:32pm - 2259 Richards ave in Nesco for an Illegal Burn

IncidentsCalled for an illegal burn. Recalled by Nesco's chief 1610.
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EVFC Incident #154 12/26/2025 at 7:51am - 5734 Moss Mill Rd in Elwood for a Smoke Investigation Inside

IncidentsReceived a call for the smell of burning in the basement, no smoke or fire. Chief 1600 arrived on scene and discovered a heater malfunction and advised the home owner to have the system serviced. Chief 1600 cleared the scene and all responding units were recalled.
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EVFC Incident #153 12/22/2025 at 10:48am - 3803 Reading Ave in Elwood for an Activated Fire Alarm

IncidentsReceived a call for an activated fire arrived on scene. Chief 1600 arrived on scene and confirmed there was not fire. The system was being tested and was accidentally set off. Chief 1600 cleared the scene.
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EVFC Incident #152 12/17/2025 at 3:08pm - 615 Columbia Rd in Elwood for a Structure Fire

IncidentsResponded to a structure fire. 1600 arrived on scene and confirmed a garage fully involved and connected to the dwelling. Tanker 16-5 arrived on scene and pulled two lines and knocked down the fire before it could extend into the dwelling. Went into the attic and provided ventilation to clear the smoke and checked for extension. After the fire was extinguished all personnel assisted with overhaul. Tanker 16-5 held the scene until the state fire investigators completed their work. Once cleared, 16-5 hosed down any remaining hotspots and cleared the scene.
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EVFC Incident #151 12/14/2025 at 12:35am - white horse pike and heidelberg ave. in Elwood for A Vehicle Fire

IncidentsUpon arrival found a pick up truck with a plow and salt box fully involved .tanker 16-5 arrived and extinguished with an 1.75 attack line. Diverted Nesco to stand by at Elwood station
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EVFC Incident #150 12/13/2025 at 10:47pm - Columbia Pit in Elwood for a bonfire

IncidentsPolice Called for a bonfire in pit, arrived on scene and was a small bonfire. Extinguished with water can and shovel, notified forest fire
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EVFC Incident #149 12/12/2025 at 1:47am - 5341 Duerer st. in Elwood for an Activated CO Alarm

Incidentsran CO meter through the house no readings, advised owner to check batteries or replace the unit
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