Fire alarm at Panera Bread in Skokie, Skokie IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department units responded to a fire alarm at Panera Bread near Touhy Avenue in Skokie. Responders arrived at the scene and reported no visible fire. The restaurant was being evacuated as a precaution while the incident was investigated.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:56
Transcript:
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Battalion 16, Engine 18, Truck 16, and Squad 18 respond to a fire alarm at Panera near Touhy Avenue.
00:13
Skokie Tower later in Battalion 16 responding.
00:17
Message received, fire alarm on the Keltron Alarm Board.
00:20
Skokie Squad 18 is responding.
00:23
We're seeing. Sixteen's on scene.
00:25
Battalion 16, be advised, no calls from the restaurant.
00:28
I'm attempting to call inside.
00:30
Message received, Skokie.
00:33
Skokie Battalion 16 is arriving on the scene.
00:36
One-story restaurant, nothing seen from all four sides.
00:40
Those look like buildings being evacuated at this time.
00:43
I don't see orange or straw activated.
00:46
I'll be investigating in command.
00:48
Battalion 16 on scene, nothing showing four side.
00:51
There are strobes.
00:52
An evacuation in progress.
00:56
Powers received.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
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