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Evanston, IL
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Evanston Fire retweeted
GAS LINE STRUCK @ Ridge & Leonard
A gas line was hit directly in front of 2145 Ridge Ave. Ridge is closed from Noyes to Simpson.
- No evacuations at this time
- Fire teams monitoring gas levels on scene
- Nearby structures are safe
Please avoid the area and let crews work.
Evanston Fire retweeted
Storm Recovery Updates: We're actively responding to today's severe storms across the city. For the latest info on who to call, service impacts, and closures, view our full storm update: cityofevanston.org/news_deta….
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Traffic & Safety Update
Fire and Police are responding to an isolated hazmat incident at Greenwood Care. There is no threat to the public at this time.
Chicago Ave. is closed between
Dempster and Lake until further notice.
Hazmat response is active. Please avoid the area.
@EvanstonFD is on scene of a high pressure gas line leak at Green Bay and Livingston, multiple fire units on scene, NICOR notified. blocking roads in the area. Avoid the area if possible
Evanston Fire retweeted
At 10:10 am, a work crew struck a gas line on the 2600 block of Lawndale Ave., causing a leak and an odor. There is no danger to the public. Nicor and the Fire Department are on the scene. Repairs may take a few hours. Lawndale is closed between Hartzell and Park. Avoid the area.
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❄️ EXTREMELY ICY CONDITIONS are making walkways dangerously slippery. We're seeing an increase in falls, and we urge everyone to take extra caution.
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Evanston Fire retweeted
The operation to locate the missing swimmer has concluded for the night.
The swimmer has not been located. @EvanstonFD will resume their efforts tomorrow.
Evanston Fire retweeted
Additional search and rescue resources are staging at the Church Street Boat Ramp. Avoid the area.
Evanston Fire retweeted
The Chicago Fire Department helicopter is on scene and the Evanston Fire Department has deployed a drone.
Evanston Fire retweeted
Evanston Police and Evanston Fire Department Personnel are at Lighthouse Beach. 2 swimmers were rescued but one swimmer is unaccounted for. There is a heavy police and fire presence in the area lighthouse Beach is now closed. Please avoid the area.
Evanston Fire retweeted
Comed is experiencing outage issues in a few areas throughout Evanston. Some traffic lights have been affected. Comed is aware of the issues and Evanston staff have placed stop signs in the affected areas. Please exercise caution.
UPDATE on #Evanston FD and PD activity at the lakefront.
On 6/03 at approximately 3:15 pm Evanston Fire and Police responded to a call of a swimmer lost in the water at Greenwood beach in the 1100 block of Lake Shore Blvd.
At the present time there are several Marine Units, rescue divers, and a CPD helicopter searching the waters.
Please avoid the area of the Church Street boat ramp. It is being utilized as a staging area for fire and rescue equipment.