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Heard on: Evanston Fire · 1/16/2026 08:14 AM
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Say AFA assignment.
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Engine and truck 22, battalion 21.
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Possible fire alarm near Sheridan Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible automatic fire alarm near Sheridan Road in Evanston. Units including engines, a truck, and a battalion were sent after a phone-in report of smoke detector activation in a hallway.