Fire alarm prompts hotel evacuation in Skokie, Skokie IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a hotel and restaurant complex near Touhy Avenue in Skokie. Multiple units, including Battalion 16 and Engine 16, were dispatched. An evacuation was in progress as responders investigated the cause of the alarm, and Engine 16 assumed command. Additional medical calls at separate locations were also reported during the radio traffic.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
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02:20
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 16, Engine 16, Truck 16, and Squad 18 respond to fire alarm at Holiday Inn and Bar Louie near Touhy Avenue.
00:19
This is (number withheld).
00:22
Ambulance 137 and Engine 132.
00:26
Unconscious person near Rollins Road, Green.
00:31
Endeavor help system be used.
00:33
We are at Grand Ave, Oakwood Drive and Scarborough Drive.
00:37
Time out 0944.
00:48
Unit en route from Manchester and 21.
00:50
You can hold off ambulance 137 for a (number withheld) mile call.
00:55
Ambulance 133, you're going to be taking that.
00:57
Ambulance 137, stop now.
01:06
That's received.
01:13
And everyone, see you around.
01:28
Ambulance 271 to a sick person.
01:32
Crew 27A31 at Hamlet's Court, Unit (number withheld).
01:38
At Hamlet's Court, Unit (number withheld), Crew 27A31, a sick person.
01:46
Ambulance 271.
01:54
Hotel evacuation in progress.
01:58
We'll be investigating.
01:59
Engine 16 will be command.
02:03
Engine 16, message received.
02:10
For room C40.
02:18
I'll be on the scene.
02:19
I'll be assuming command.
Disclaimer:
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:
W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
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