False fire alarm triggers evacuation at local hotel, Buffalo Grove IL


A fire alarm was activated at a hotel near West Lake Cook Road in Buffalo Grove. Fire units responded but found no flames or smoke. The building was evacuated as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD2 and Firegrounds
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Transcript:
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District 25, Engine 26, and Tower 25, activation 4, Engine 26, and Tower 25, activated fire alarm,
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near West Lake Cook Road, near Widenner's Road and Timber Hill Road, in Buffalo Grove, map page 25, 8.
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Activation from our board.
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District 42, ambulance 42, and engine 42, inter-facility transfer, Charlie Response 559, near McKenry Road, Unit 103A, at Adelaarita-Lorita Villa, near Whipple Tree Road in Lexington Drive, in Wheeling, Map page 4213.
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Smoke 25, the tiny floor, edge of 26, Tower 25 responding to the activated fire alarm.
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To the four points by Sheridan near West Lake Cook Road. The long came it off our boards.
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We did make contact with someone on the premises. By its unknown reason for activation, no flames or smoke seen, we did advise them to evacuate.
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Cross shoot of Timber Hill and Widener at the 4 points by Sheridan near West Lake Cook Road.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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