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Fire crews respond to possible alarm near Washington St

Heard on: Evanston Fire
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Evanston AFA, Engine 24, Truck 22, Battalion 21, (number withheld) Washington at Lydia for the phone-in fire alarm.
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Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported phone-in fire alarm near Washington Street and Lydia in Evanston. Engine 24, Tower 22, and Battalion 21 responded, but the alarm was later disregarded and crews returned to service.

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