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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01 · 1/19/2026 12:16 PM
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Hey, this alarm over at (number withheld) W Waveland Ave, they're calling back saying it was a false alarm.
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Can we code it as the previous call?
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False fire alarm near Waveland Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency teams responded to an apparent false alarm near Waveland Avenue. The caller later confirmed that there was no active fire or emergency at the location.

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W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
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