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False fire alarm caused by steam near detector

Heard on: Lake IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Engine 33, engine 32, squad 34, and battalion 33 to a fire alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
MacArthur Lp, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Fire crews were sent to a reported fire alarm near MacArthur Loop. The caller later said steam from a steamer was too close to the smoke detector and set it off. There was no fire, and everything at the location was reported to be fine.

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