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Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital · 1/20/2026 11:23 AM
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Yeah, truck forty-seven box alarm near North Ridge.
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Truck forty-seven is going to North Ridge for a box alarm.
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Fire alarm triggered by steam near North Ridge Blvd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near North Ridge Blvd in Chicago. The activation was caused by steam from a heating system, which triggered a smoke detector. Officials confirmed no fire was present, and responding units were released after verifying the false alarm.

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N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60660
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