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False fire alarm at Cree Hall

Heard on: Lake County Public Safety

00:10

00:00

Cree Hall, it was an employee that set it off.

2/20/2026 03:57 AM

Fire & Arson

Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Fire & Arson reported near Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 on Feb 20, 2026, 3:57 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was mistakenly activated at Cree Hall, reportedly caused by an employee. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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