False fire alarm at two-story house near Longmeadow Rd, Winnetka IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/31/2025 08:28 PM

Near Longmeadow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

A fire alarm was triggered at a two-story house near Longmeadow Rd. Fire crews responded and found no signs of fire. It was confirmed to be a false alarm. The property owners were not present at the time.

Audio|Source: Red Center Dispatch

01:48

Transcript:

00:00

Engine 29, can I show you in route?

00:06

Engine 29, route.

00:10

Engine 29, okay. We've got your rent center companies in route. near Longmeadow Rd, the private gave us a garage activation for the general fire alarm.

00:18

Entry code for the garage and comment line number 7 if you need it.

00:23

That's received.

00:29

Were you a truck 14 from under unit?

00:35

Truck 14 are out to near Longmeadow Rd.

00:40

Some of you, truck 14, you're out to Massachusetts.

00:42

Red Engine 29 location two-story residential nothing showing[1].

00:47

This is 20-8 will be Long Metal Command.

00:51

Be out thus here.

00:56

Long Metal Planning, your master, Steve, you're on scene with a two-story residential nothing showing[1].

01:04

Fred from Long Metal Command.

01:07

Long Metal Command.

01:08

Long Metal Command.

01:14

We've gained entry to the house and set off the burglar alarm.

01:18

The owners are out of the country.

01:21

We're investigating.

01:22

We can hold the,

01:24

we can hold everything in Northfield companies. Return everybody else.

01:29

Engine 29, your master CPPA Nexus.

01:31

Northfield companies handle engine 28 and going to your truck 14.

01:35

You can return truck 14. Thanks for your help. Run number (number withheld).

01:46

Red truck working copies will be returning.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

nothing showing: No visible signs of fire, smoke, or emergency upon arrival

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near Longmeadow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Winnetka, IL

Fire alarm triggers garage response at Northfield address

Fire & Arson

10/31/2025 08:23 PM

Near Longmeadow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

Fire department units responded to a general fire alarm reporting a garage activation near Longmeadow Rd in Northfield. There is no confirmation of an actual fire at this time.

Fire alarm caused by construction dust at residence

Fire & Arson

10/31/2025 09:47 AM

Longmeadow Rd, Northfield, IL 60093

A fire alarm went off at a single-family home near Longmeadow Road. The cause was construction dust. No fire was visible at the site.

Person has seizure at Roadrunner Sports unit

Medical Emergency

11/3/2025 09:50 AM

Near Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Emergency responders were sent to Roadrunner Sports near Lake Avenue for a person experiencing a seizure.

Person trapped in elevator at Loyola Academy

Medical Emergency

10/31/2025 03:28 PM

Near Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

An individual became trapped in elevator number three at Loyola Academy near Laramie Avenue in Wilmette. Emergency response units were notified to assist.

Altered Mental Status Reported at Loyola Academy

Medical Emergency

10/31/2025 10:33 AM

Near Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

A person experienced altered mental status at Loyola Academy, located near Laramie Avenue in Wilmette. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene.