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Fire alarm canceled after false report in Sterling, Sterling IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Sterling, IL 61081

The fire department canceled a previously dispatched fire alarm near Sterling Drive after confirming it was a false alarm.

Audio|Heard on: Whiteside County Fire/PD ISP Troop 1/2
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00:16
Transcript:
00:00
See holder, they would like to cancel, I believe it's a false alarm.
00:09
Walcott Fire, cancel fire page near Sterling Drive.

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Location mentioned:
Sterling, IL 61081

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