False fire alarm reported on West Lake Street, Chicago IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fire alarm near West Lake Street in Chicago. The caller reported that the alarm was malfunctioning, with no signs of fire, smoke, or flames. Units confirmed it was a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
Listen to dispatch call
00:36
Transcript:
00:00
1510, we're getting a fire alarm near West Lake Street.
00:03
Caller says fire alarm going off but nothing's on fire.
00:06
Fire is en route.
00:07
Can we get this one a code?
00:13
I'm sorry, squad.
00:14
Some of that transmission cut out.
00:16
Somebody what? Did somebody call to tell you that the alarm's no good?
00:23
So they called and said the alarm is malfunctioning and going off.
00:26
There's absolutely nothing on fire, no smoke, no flames.
00:28
It's just a malfunctioning alarm, that's all.
00:31
Oh, okay, squad.
00:32
Yes, I'd be fine.
00:35
10-4, thank you.
Disclaimer:
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 Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644
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