Smoke reported at commercial warehouse in Elmhurst, Elmhurst IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/12/2025 03:41 PM

Near Industrial Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a warehouse near Industrial Drive in Elmhurst. Initial smoke reports led multiple units to assume command. The situation was found to be an ongoing alarm issue from the previous day with no active fire. Most units returned to service after confirming safety.

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SP alarm,

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Commercial,

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North Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, Battalion 1, Engine 1, ladder 2, squad 1, cross street of

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Problems, District 1018, 4200 Lacey Road, 138, Downers Grove, Medic 103, Squad 101, Cross Street of Virginia Street and Carroll Street.

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Near Industrial Drive.

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Medicinal three, the road.

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Medicinal three, then row.

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Betty Portal, throw up.

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Middick 51 to Goodfam BLF.

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Do one okay.

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And now there's somebody's going for the ASA.

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We got a call from the...

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person at those 7, the 6-6 building, so they don't see or spell anything.

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Do you have a major one.

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On team, one story of large warehouse filling up and shown.

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We'll be out second.

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Duke County One is on scene, assuming command.

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We're going to switch companies at fire ground white.

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All right, Mr.

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C, Italian one on scene, assuming command, going to fire ground left.

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Medical 3 has arrived.

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Thanks.

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The second one of three patient contact?

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Your master, receipt.

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Auto Wait for Fire Equipment District, BKFT, 58, Prospect Avenue, Berkeley, Engine 2, Cross Street of Herbert Avenue and Arthur Avenue.

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from Italian one yeah engine one is investigating and dealing with an ongoing issue from

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yesterday with the alarm there'll be a remaining on scene going for reset Italian one ladder two and squad one are returning on service

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