False fire alarm at South California Avenue, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a box alarm near South California Avenue in Chicago. The incident was determined to be a false alarm, and the box was struck out on orders of the 14th Battalion. Units staged near 31st and California before returning to service.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
It's on California.
00:01
Let's stage them at 31st and California, please.
00:09
South California staging area is 31st and California.
00:13
31st and California is your staging area for the box alarm.
00:21
Thirty-fourteen in Maine, you can strike out this box on my orders.
00:25
We have a false alarm in the system.
00:27
We're going to reset and return in a few minutes.
00:31
Your message received.
00:32
The box alarm near South California Avenue struck out on orders of the 14th Battalion.
00:36
The box alarm near South California Avenue struck out on orders of the 14th Battalion.
00:41
Main company is returned.
00:43
Main company is returned.
00:44
Sixty-eight, you are being held.
00:45
Sixty-eight return help with the ambulance on the scene there.
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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:
S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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