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Firefighters respond to smoke alarm call near Barley Ridge Trail

Heard on: Stephenson County Public Safety
02:08
00:00
Hey, firefighter command.
audio iconFire & Arson
Barley Ridge Trail, Freeport, IL 61032
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible smoke alarm activation at a residence near Barley Ridge Trail in Freeport. The homeowner had lit a fireplace for the first time this year, which appeared to cause the alarms to sound. Fire crews arrived to investigate, and no evacuation was required.

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