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Fire alarm at apartment building in Vernon HillsVernon Hills IL

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Court of Birch, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Court of Birch in Vernon Hills. Upon arrival at a three-story apartment building, no visible fire or smoke was observed. Units investigated the scene and established command while monitoring conditions.

Audio|Heard on: Lake IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
District 41, VCOM 310, Chief, Engine 432, Engine 412, and Battalion 41.
00:08
Fire alarm near Court of Birch, Vernon Hills, close to Court of Spruce and Lakeside Drive.
00:17
Time out 2056.
00:24
Time 41, bro.
00:29
You want to run?
00:33
Lake County Engine 432, they're out with two.
00:38
432, you're out with two?
00:42
Lake County Battalion 41.
00:46
Battalion 41, go ahead.
00:52
Engine 432 and myself for location.
00:55
I've got a three-story medium-sized apartment building.
00:59
I got nothing showing, show activated.
01:01
We'll be out investigating.
01:02
I will be Court of Birch Command.

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Court of Birch, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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