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Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN · 1/8/2026 07:11 PM
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Sheridan and Spirit Child for a fire alarm.
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Ava respond for Engine 23, Truck 23, Battalion 21.
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Fire alarm trouble at Spirit Child building

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at the Spirit Child building near Sheridan Road. The alarm system appeared to have a technical issue, and no active fire was reported. Units later returned to service.

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Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
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