Minor electrical short triggers alarm on Summit Ave
Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
01:29
00:00
Engine 36 from command.
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building on Summit Avenue after an apparent electrical short caused a small amount of smoke and activated the fire alarm. Maintenance personnel were working in an electrical room at the time. The issue was confirmed as minor, and no ongoing hazard was found. Units later reset the alarm and returned to service.
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