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False fire alarm caused by burnt food at churchMchenry County IL

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W Grant Hwy, Marengo Township, IL 60152

A fire alarm at a church was activated but was found to be caused by burnt food. No fire was present, and all responding units were cleared to return.

Audio|Heard on: Union Fire FPD Main
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00:47
Transcript:
00:00
Lorango, Commercial Fire Alarm, First Assembly of 5, (number withheld), West Grant Highway, Battalion 11, 1141, and 1152, due, time 1732.
00:21
We can be from Battalion 11.
00:26
Battalion 11, go ahead.
00:31
You can cancel the ring on that call.
00:33
The pastor of the church called,
00:35
said it was burnt food, reliable source.
00:44
Master received burnt food, all units can return for Battalion 11.

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Location mentioned:
W Grant Hwy, Marengo Township, IL 60152
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