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False commercial fire alarm at Newman business, Newman IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/23/2025 03:39 PM

Near S Memorial Park Rd, Newman, IL 61942

A commercial fire alarm was triggered near Memorial Park Road in Newman, but the security company confirmed it was a false alarm and responders were told to disregard.

Audio|Source: Douglas County Public Safety

01:44

Transcript:

00:00

The President Newman Fire, respond to near Memorial Park Road for a commercial fire alarm. Playing back station is the fire taking area.

00:22

Time out 1539.

00:33

Fire. I'm going to be right.

00:36

I'm here.

00:39

You have a fire alarm at the human rehab.

00:54

Fire is safe cell.

01:14

Enteres the Newman Fire, you can disregard previous fire page near Memorial Park Road.

01:21

You can disregard this is a false alarm, security company, close to keyholders.

01:26

No need for personal panel at 1741.

01:32

One other.

01:34

The security company called back, advise you can disregard of the possible alarm called by a sister.

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Near S Memorial Park Rd, Newman, IL 61942

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