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Accidental fire alarm at Osthoff Avenue, Elkhart Lake WI

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Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Elkhart Lake were dispatched to a possible fire alarm near Osthoff Avenue. The alarm was later canceled after personnel on scene determined the activation was accidental.

Audio|Heard on: Sheboygan WI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:29
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Elkhart Lake Fire Department, respond near Osthoff Avenue.
00:04
Near Osthoff Avenue in Elkhart Lake, cross streets South Washington Street and South Lake Street for a fire alarm.
00:11
It's going to be Zone 19, no description.
00:13
Talk Group 3.
00:23
Attention Elkhart Lake Fire Department, respond near Osthoff Avenue.
00:26
Near Osthoff Avenue in Elkhart Lake cross streets of South Washington Street and South Lake Street for a fire alarm.
00:33
It's going to be Zone 19, no description.
00:35
Talk Group 3 again, Talk 3.
00:38
Dispatch from Elkhart Fire.
00:41
Go ahead.
00:44
We acknowledge your call.
00:47
Near Osthoff, fire alarm.
00:53
Acknowledged. County Fire from (number withheld)?
00:57
(number withheld), go ahead.
01:00
(number withheld) is on scene.
01:03
Copy on scene.
01:13
Attention, Elkhart Lake Fire Department.
01:15
This is a cancellation.
01:16
Cancellation for near Osthoff Avenue per officer on scene.
01:20
They checked the room.
01:21
It was accidental.
01:22
You can disregard.
01:26
Dispatch from Elkhart Fire.
01:28
We acknowledge the cancellation.

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Location mentioned:
Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

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