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Electrical problem triggers fire alarm at Glen Ellyn apartmentsGlen Ellyn IL

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Ramblewood Dr, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

A fire alarm at the Arbors of Glen Ellyn Apartments was caused by an electrical issue with a light. Fire units responded, investigated the problem, and shut off power to the second floor. No fire extension was found.

Audio|Heard on: Southeast DuPage County Police and Fire
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03:16
Transcript:
00:00
FD alarm, multi-family, district 626, near Ash Lane, Glen Ellyn, at Arbors of Glen Ellyn Apartments, Battalion 61, Engine 62, Rescue 62, Tower 62.
00:24
Nice report.
00:26
Can you pull me a ticket to this park and complainant (name withheld) and pictures after a room on?
00:34
One in service attorney.
00:37
Mess.
00:38
Ground.
00:44
Good command.
00:52
Engine 2 and ladder two are investigating an electrical issue with a single light.
00:58
They're going to remain on the scene with myself, Engine 82 and Engine 1 in return.
01:04
The engine 1 to return.
01:07
C, a hold, Drive 2nd2 to 6 to hold.
01:13
Drive 2nd to hold.
01:25
Sick person, district one four, near Eastlake Street, Elmhurst, Medic 1, Squad 1, Cross Street of North Howard Avenue and Elmcrest Avenue.
01:50
Deputy 61 is on the scene of a three-story apartment complex.
01:54
I've got nothing destroying from two sides.
01:56
I'll be assuming command will be a fire ground white.
01:59
Madam Lee, Fire Ground White upon arrival.
02:02
that I work on the team.
02:04
Do you get aliens over here?
02:10
I know you're about 15 minutes away.
02:17
You know a bridge covers the living room door door.
02:37
Involatist, District 819, near Uclair Avenue, Little Park, Medi-49, Officer 81, Cross Street in East Julia Drive and East Harrison Street.
02:51
It's 381, keep the Medicaid and coming in.
02:55
Yes, you can hold.
03:02
Okay, I'm getting one.
03:03
Sign one, go ahead.
03:08
Engine two and later two checks for extension.
03:10
There is no extension.
03:11
Power shut off to the second floor.
03:13
Any homeowners calling an electrician, everybody in the insurance attorney.

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Ramblewood Dr, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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