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Fire alarm at residential high-rise on Chicago Avenue

Heard on: Evanston Fire
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It's an AFA assignment for Squad 21, Truck 23, Battalion 21 at (number withheld) Chicago Avenue for the phone and fire alarm.
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Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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Fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a tall residential building on Chicago Avenue. Strobes were activated and some residents began evacuating while the squad and battalion investigated the source of the alarm. Command was established on scene and the alarm system strobes were later isolated. There is no information in the audio about an actual fire or injuries.

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