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CTA Red Line Train Fire at 87th Street

Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
87th, 15 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
Summary: A fire broke out on a southbound CTA Red Line train near 87th Street in Chicago, Illinois. The incident was reported by CTA, and emergency services responded to evacuate the train and control the fire. Multiple police units were dispatched to assist with traffic control and support the fire department. There were reports of several ambulances and fire trucks on scene. The fire may have been caused by unknown individuals throwing a car tire onto the tracks. No major injuries were confirmed at the time of the last update.
  1. Investigation into Cause
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  2. Incident De-escalation
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  3. Traffic Control Implemented
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  4. Police Units Dispatched
    04:12

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  5. Request for Police Assistance
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  6. Ongoing Fire and Evacuation
    00:20

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  7. Initial Report of Train Fire
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