Open in App
Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Commercial fire alarm caused by detector fault in ElburnElburn IL

Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.

audio iconFire & Arson
1N279 LaFox Rd, Elburn, IL 60119

Fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a business near LaFox Road in Elburn. The alarm was caused by a detector fault, and no smoke or fire was found on scene.

Audio|Heard on: Dekalb & Southern Kane County Public Safety.
Listen to dispatch call
02:3
Transcript:
00:00
Elburn Fire, Engine 302, Engine 301, Metac 352, and Battalion 300.
00:07
Respond the commercial fire alarm.
00:09
At near LaFox Road, Unit A.
00:13
Near LaFox Road, Unit A.
00:17
LaFox. Cross streets are Tesslinger Road and Union Pacific Railroad Track.
00:26
If that's you can clear return, thank you.
00:33
Thank you. We're going to be returning to quarters.
00:42
Medics be returning with a refusal message received.
00:49
The caller in scene advising that there's no fire problems just a fault to the detector.
00:58
Caller is on scene.
00:59
It says the panel is reading Trouble Smoke, Second Floor, Apartment, reporting no smoke or fire problems on scene.
01:08
That's received.
01:14
Jack, can I get three out since then around from Station 1?
01:19
Three or two in route from Station 1.
01:25
To evacuate, no smoke or fire problems reported, but there was an indication on the panel showing Troubled Smoke, Second Floor apartment.
01:33
Yeah, all that cases.
01:38
Good for.
01:43
I'm going to get to Albert Middick 3-5-2 on scene.
01:46
I have the medium taxpayer-style building with nothing showing from three sides.
01:52
We'll be out investigating.
01:58
Message received, medium taxpayer building, nothing showing from three sides of checking.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
1N279 LaFox Rd, Elburn, IL 60119

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.

Share This Information

Incident Timeline

  1. Alarm Restored and Units Clear
  2. Investigation Reveals No Fire
  3. Units Arrive and Investigate
  4. Caller Reports No Fire
  5. Location and Cross Streets Provided
  6. Fire Units Dispatched

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Elburn, IL

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.