Fire alarm triggered after bathroom flood in residence, Effingham IL
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Fire & ArsonAuthorities responded to a residence near Flamingo Court after a bathroom flooded into the basement, causing the smoke detectors to activate. No fire or smoke was observed or smelled at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: South Central IL Public Safety
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Transcript:
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At the answer,
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single, which is 575.
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Respond to near Flamingo Ct.
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Report received a call from the homeowner advising they had a bathroom flood into their basement.
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All of their smoke detectors are now off.
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So I'm sure if there is a fire anywhere, they do not see any flames or smoke, do not smell anything, would like you to check on.
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Camping inside apartment, single-ended.
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Respond to near Flamingo Court.
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Near Flamingo, please.
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Homeowner has called in advice they had a bathroom that flooded into the basement.
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Now, their smoke detector is going off.
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They are unsure if there is a fire, they do not see any flames or smoke, do not smell anything.
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Would like you to check out.
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Location mentioned:
Flamingo Ct, Effingham, IL 62401
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