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False fire alarm on West Newport Avenue, Chicago IL

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This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconFire & Arson
W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a fire call near West Newport Avenue in Chicago. The incident was found to be a false alarm, and crews returned to their stations.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
00:00
Sergeant and 16.
00:03
Sixteen 20, there was a call for fire near West Newport Avenue.
00:08
Fire went declared.
00:10
There was no fire, units returned to quarters.

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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

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