Fire alarm caused by cigarette smoke on Maple Avenue, Evanston IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke alarm near Maple Avenue in Evanston. The incident was determined to be caused by cigarette smoke and burnt food on the second floor. No active fire was found and the alarm was reset.
Audio|Heard on: Evanston Fire
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01:39
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 22 northbound investigating Maple.
00:10
Evanston Fire, Skokie Battalion 16's off near Maple Avenue.
00:13
I'll be assuming command.
00:17
Battalion 16 received and command.
00:25
Evanston units on Maple, you want to go red fire now? Red fire now?
00:36
Evanston from Battalion 16, your Tower 22 is returning me.
00:41
He's confirming cigarette smoke.
00:45
Received Battalion 16 returning.
00:47
Thanks for coming out.
00:52
Anytime, Merry Christmas.
00:55
Merry Christmas.
00:59
Dispatch from Maple Command.
01:02
Maple Command?
01:06
Squad 21 reporting they had burnt food up on the second floor.
01:11
They're going to handle with Truck 23, I'm back in service.
01:16
Received.
01:23
Dispatch, bring in twenty-two.
01:27
Engine twenty-two.
01:31
We had someone smoking in one of the rooms.
01:34
Alarm is reset.
01:36
We're on service.
01:39
Received.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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