False fire alarm on Hawthorne Lane, Evanston IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fire alarm near Hawthorne Lane in Evanston. The alarm, triggered by smoke and heat sensors, was later confirmed to be a false alarm after contact with the homeowner.
Audio|Heard on: Evanston Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
It's an Evanston AFA response.
00:03
Engine 25, truck 23, battalion 21,
00:07
near Hawthorne Lane for the phoned-in fire alarm showing upstairs smoke and heat sensor.
00:14
Evanston AFA responds.
00:16
Engine 25, truck 23, Battalion 21,
00:19
near Hawthorne Lane for the phoned-in fire alarm showing upstairs smoke and heat sensor.
00:26
Time out 442.
00:43
Dispatch to Battalion 21.
00:51
Dispatched to Battalion 21.
00:59
Go ahead.
01:02
The alarm company called back and asked if they could cancel.
01:05
They spoke with the homeowner who said it was a false alarm.
01:09
Yeah, you get detail 25.
01:13
Received. Near Hawthorne Lane is a detail for Engine 25.
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Location mentioned:
Hawthorne Ln, Evanston, IL 60201
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