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Heard on: Stephenson County Public Safety · 5 days ago
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City fire, fire command, fire is needed.
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Near Van Buren Avenue, apartment (number withheld).
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Smoke alarm triggers fire response near Van Buren Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm near Van Buren Avenue in Freeport. The alarm company reported smoke and heat indications from an apartment unit. The cause has not been confirmed at this time.