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Fire alarm triggered accidentally at residence near north drive, Merrillville IN

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North Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

According to the dispatch call, a fire alarm was triggered accidentally by residents preparing for work near North Drive. There was no active fire.

Audio|Heard on: Lake County South Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
00:24
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm, near North Dr, ambulance 5661, engine 5611.
00:09
Time out,
00:11
2258 hours.
00:13
Fire alarm.
00:15
Sanchez. 7011.
00:20
Residents were preparing for work and accidentally set off the alarm. All units will be back to service.

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Location mentioned:
North Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

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