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Heard on: Chicago Fire - Digital · 6 days ago
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Box alarm near Ellis.
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A box alarm near Ellis.
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Broken pipe triggers alarm near University of Chicago

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a box alarm near South Ellis Avenue, including a University of Chicago building, after an alarm was triggered. On arrival, no visible fire was found, and the incident was traced to a broken water pipe that activated the system. Facility engineers were present to handle necessary repairs.

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S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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