Trailer catches fire near Smead Lane in Murphysboro, Murphysboro IL


A trailer near Smead Lane in Murphysboro caught fire with smoke and flames visible inside. The single occupant was safely outside when responders arrived. The fire is believed to have started due to an electrical short in the wall.
Audio|Source: Murphysboro Police Fire and Emergency Management
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Transcript:
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structure fire.
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Attention Murphy's brought fire need to respond to near Smead Lane. We'll receive it.
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Near Smead Lane.
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Do it surely.
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Got a call for a structure fire of a trailer.
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All occupants are outside.
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Timeout 207.
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This test flowed around.
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Engine 12, 104.
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4.
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Pro 27's arrived.
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It's the first trailer on the right.
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I do see smoke and I see flames on the inside of home.
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27104.
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Engine 12 from Murphyboro information.
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Go ahead.
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I have the caller still on the phone. He stated it's in the wall, he said he believes something shorted.
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I have units out there that see smoke and fire as well.
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All 3.59. Condition.
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3.59.5.0 ahead.
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Single occupant, he's out.
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I believe it's an electrical issue.
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He said it's in the wall.
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359. 10.4.
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Service for all care once in round.
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Car 1, 104.
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The engine 12,
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104. Engine 12, 104.
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Smoke showing from the outside.
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Engine 12, 10.4.
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Location mentioned:
Meadows Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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