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Power surge triggers false fire alarm, Cook County IL

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Cook County, IL

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Northland Avenue in Cook County, Illinois. The alarm was caused by a local power surge, and no active fire was found. Units returned to service after confirming the area was safe.

Audio|Source: Red Center Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 32, truck 20, and squad 11 to a fire alarm.
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Grid 3308. Near Northland Avenue.
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Near Northland Avenue.
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Grid 3308.8.
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A fire alarm.
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Engine 30, two, truck 20, and squid 11.
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Go ahead, engine 52.
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Engine 52, good.
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Power surge in the area.
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They were running on generators for a short period.
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They're in service right now in the alarm.
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We're returning.
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The power surge in the area, you're on the return.

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