Smoke detector causes fire alarm at university dorm, Macomb IL
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered by a smoke detector on the first floor of Corbin Hall at Western Illinois University. Responders found no fire; the alarm was caused by cooking activities.
Audio|Source: McDonough County Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Extension of western units to the fire alarm, Corbin Hall, first floor apartment, near Northwestern Avenue, living slash standing area, repeating activated fire alarm.
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Turn.
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We tonight subject of lodge with MCJ and report to file.
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Yes.
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McCone Fire respond, WIU, Corbin Hall, near Northwestern Avenue apartment.
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Correction, Room 105.
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First floor for an activated smoke detector.
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McCone Fire respond, WIU, Corbin Hall, near Northwestern Avenue, room 105 in McComb.
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It's going to be on the first floor for an activated smoke detector, Central, time of page 257.
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105 First and one third, Jim, no smoke and fire.
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It's going to be kicking. Yes, we're too, so you can notify NFD, it's snowed out.
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Ben. The dispatch, becoming three, engine one will be around.
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Anderson. Anderson.
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This engine three, go ahead.
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Engine 3, officers on the team, advise, no smoke, no fire, cooking, miss out.
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I understand, engine 1, you can disregard.
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Engine 3 will still be in room.
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Location mentioned:
Mabel L. Corbin Hall, 410 N Western Ave, Macomb, IL 61455
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