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Fire alarm at Elmwood Park residential building, Elmwood Park IL

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/14/2025 08:38 PM

N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire alarm activated at an eight-story residential building near North Harlem Avenue in Elmwood Park. Fire crews responded and investigated but found no active fire. Mutual aid units were cleared to return.

Audio|Heard on: Berkeley Fire

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02:13

Transcript:

00:00

Is Tower Ladder 103 available to come to Elmwood Park for a fire alarm near North Harlem Avenue?

00:11

Yes, the aisle.

00:12

I'll have them going.

00:14

Chief.

00:17

947s on scene.

00:19

We have an eight-story multi-unit residential.

00:22

We have visuals going off on the 2300 side.

00:27

We'll be out investigating; only use switch to the right on arrival.

00:32

47's on scene of an eight-story multi-unit residential with visuals showing on the 2300 side.

00:38

I'm investigating; the oncoming units right on arrival.

00:49

949 is unseen, touching a red.

00:54

49 match received.

01:01

River Forest 213 in rails.

01:05

King of route right on arrival.

01:13

Norcom 6.01 arriving at Loyola.

01:16

6.1 at Laurel.

01:25

Norcom, Tyler at 103 is en route.

01:29

3 route, right on arrival.

01:38

Norcom from 949.

01:40

4-9, go ahead.

01:44

You can return my automatic aid.

01:47

River Grove, River Forest, North Park, you're all clear to return.

01:51

Allwood Park's route number 4072-4072.

01:53

4072.

02:00

Recease 2.13 return.

02:09

No park. All right, 103 is returning.

02:12

I see.

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Location mentioned:

N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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