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Possible fire alarm at commercial building on Downs Dr

Heard on: DuComm Fire Dispatch and Ops (All)
01:37
00:00
FD alarm commercial district (number withheld)–(number withheld) Downs Drive West Chicago Battalion.
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Downs Dr, West Chicago, IL 60185
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible commercial fire alarm activation near Downs Drive in West Chicago. Fire units including Engines 6 and 7 and Battalion 6 responded, but no smoke or fire was visible upon arrival. The source of the alarm was uncertain and crews were checking the premises for water flow or other possible causes.

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