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Burst pipe triggers fire alarm near Touhy Ave

Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
05:49
00:00
Engine 61, Tower 61, Ambulance 61, Battalion 61, Engine 61, and Ambulance 61.
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W Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fire alarm at a shipping facility near Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines. Nothing visible was found on arrival, and investigation revealed a burst pipe as the source of the alarm. No fire or hazards were present, and units returned to service after verifying safety.

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