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Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS · 1/14/2026 09:31 PM
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Attention Salem Firemen.
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Attention Salem Firemen, you responded to (number withheld) Hoots Chapel Road in Salem.
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Fire alarm near Hoots Chapel Rd confirmed false

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Salem responded to a possible house fire near Hoots Chapel Road after an alarm activation. Upon investigation, the alarm company confirmed the alert was false and there was no active fire or smoke at the location.

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Hoots Chapel Rd, Salem, IL 62881
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