Fire alarm at group home, no visible fire found, Morton Grove IL


A fire alarm sounded at a two-story group home on Newcastle Avenue in Morton Grove. All residents evacuated safely, and firefighters found no signs of fire from three sides while investigating the scene.
Audio|Source: Red Center Dispatch
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Transcript:
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engine 5, ambulance 5, engine 4, ambulance 4, battalion 4, and tower 2, fire alarm, orchard village, near Newcastle ave in Morton Grove, grid 537, near Newcastle ave, fire alarm, engine 5, ambulance 5,
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from engine 5.
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engine 5.
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hey red, engine 5 is on scene near Newcastle.
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we've got a two-story.
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it's a single-family home, but it's used as a group home.
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evacuation is in progress.
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everyone's out in front.
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we've got nothing shown from three sides.
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engine 5 is going to take command of Newcastle.
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we're going to investigate right now using fireground red.
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newcastle command, your message received a two-story home with evacuation, nothing showing from three sides on investigating all companies, fireground ready.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newcastle Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
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