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Fire alarm at Main Street caused by painting work

Heard on: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments
02:39
00:00
One engine, one battalion, one report of a fire alarm going off.
audio iconFire & Arson
S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
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Fire crews were sent to a multi-story residential building on Main Street for a report of a smoke and fire alarm going off on the first floor. The alarm had been reported by an alarm company. On arrival, Engine 1 found nothing visible and investigated. They discovered that contractors painting inside the building had caused the smoke alarm to activate. No fire or injuries were found, and units returned to service.

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