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False fire alarm due to burning food in residence, Winnebago County IL

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Winnebago County, IL

A residential fire alarm was triggered by burning food near Gilson Street. The alarm was canceled by the company after receiving the correct passcode. No fire or emergency occurred.

Audio|Source: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Battalion 1, respond for a fire alarm, near Gilson Street, residential alarm, called by the alarm company.
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Again, Truck 1, Engine 5, and Battalion 1, respond for a fire alarm, near Gilson Street, the residential alarm called by the alarm.
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alarm company presses Drexel and Taylor.
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Copy truck on air clear and back on radio 17.
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Got the answer five.
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The alarm company recalled was burning food,
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the homeless requesting to cancel, and the alarm company did get proper passcode.
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The alarm company did get proper passcode.
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And I will be returning truck one.
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Copy.

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