False fire alarm investigation at Evanston residence, Evanston IL
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Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was activated by detection systems at a residence near Garnett Place in Evanston. Fire units responded but found no signs of fire on the scene. The alarm company and key holders are being contacted for further investigation. This has been a recurring issue over recent days.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
Listen to dispatch call
06:20
Transcript:
00:00
21 to near Garnett Place.
00:29
Skokie Battalion 16 are at me on the scene.
00:32
I'll assume Woods Drive Command and do we monitor this alarm?
00:37
It was called in by detection systems.
00:47
We got no activation here.
00:50
Command.
00:53
Okay.
00:55
You've got nothing going on there.
00:56
We're going to hold a Squad 18 and Battalion 16 only, Skokie, on which drive?
01:25
And will you ask them if they're receiving this as a supervisory or trouble alarm or an actual fire alarm?
01:34
Message. Message.
05:52
A couple key holders from the alarm company, I am trying to call now.
05:56
And they said it was called in as a fire alarm, an active fire alarm.
06:03
Okay, if you're still in touch with them, there is no alarm activation here.
06:07
And again, this was apparently, this is a reoccurring issue over the last couple days.
06:13
I'll talk to a keyholder representative regarding Firewatch once we can get a hold of one.
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Location mentioned:
Garnett Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
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