Fire Alarm Triggered by Construction Work at University, Macomb IL
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was activated in the basement of Thompson Hall at Western Illinois University. A contractor working on concrete believes the alarm was triggered accidentally during the work. No fire or smoke was found, and officers are currently inspecting the area.
Audio|Source: McDonough County Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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McCombire respond for an active fire alarm WI.U.
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Thompson Hall Basements.
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McComb Fire respond for an active fire alarm, W.I.U. Thompson Hall Basements.
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Time of page 938.
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187.108.
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187.10.
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The three engine, one en route, top the call.
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I understand.
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One engine, Texas.
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The engine will be on route with fire.
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Okay, one understand. Okay, one understand.
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That's drive.
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Hello, I'm Pete Sinclair.
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The guy who are doing concrete lifting who they sent it off an accident.
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I really haven't done anything yet.
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Other than more statement, was there anything more detailed about it?
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X... S.M.R.
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rules?
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No.
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I'll call fire.
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Responding elections.
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Go ahead.
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They have a contractor advising they believe they set it off a concrete word.
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We still have officers checking the area.
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Could you repeat that?
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We have a contractor doing concrete work. They believe they set it off by accident. We do have officers still checking the area.
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I understand, thank you.
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Central dispatch will come into three engine one on C, not to investigate, nothing's showing. 3.01, commandant. I understand.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Western Ave, Macomb, IL 61455
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