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Burned food triggers fire alarm near W 3rd St

Heard on: Southeast DuPage County Police and Fire
01:36
00:00
Detector is activated in the stairwell.
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W 3rd St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Elmhurst responded to a possible fire alarm activation in a stairwell near West 3rd Street. The situation appeared to be caused by burned food on the second floor, and no injuries were reported. Responders returned to service after clearing the scene.

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