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False fire alarm caused by boiling water

Avers Ave, Skokie, IL 60076 - 6/12/2026 01:35 PM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm near the (number withheld) block of Avers Avenue in Skokie. The alarm company reported that boiling water may have accidentally set off the system. A battalion chief arrived to investigate, and other responding units were released.

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Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:00
Battalion 16, Engine 17, Truck 10, and Rescue 17, respond to fire alarm at (number withheld) Avers Avenue.
00:12
Battalion 16, coming from Dempster and Monticello.
00:16
That's received.
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