Cooking sets off false fire alarm on East Fifth Avenue
Heard on: Lake IN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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8610, 8610 for a fire alarm at (number withheld) East Fifth Avenue.
Fire & Arson reported near E 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402 on Feb 21, 2026, 9:14 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at an apartment building on East Fifth Avenue, which was determined to be a false alarm caused by cooking. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.
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