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Alarm malfunction leads to false fire alert

Heard on: Kane IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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You're en route to near South Randall Road for an Empire alarm showing zone one.
audio iconFire & Arson
S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial alarm activation near South Randall Road in Elgin. After inspection, they found no fire or hazard. The alarm was determined to be malfunctioning and had been triggering periodically. The location appeared closed, and crews advised that the alarm system be taken out of service pending contact with the keyholder.

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