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Heard on: Evanston Fire · 1/16/2026 04:20 PM
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It's an AFA assignment.
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Squad 21, truck 3, battalion 21.
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Alarm leads to burst pipe discovery on Emerson St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a high-rise residential building near Emerson Street for an apparent alarm activation. On investigation, they found the issue was caused by a burst pipe in the parking garage, which required shutting down the building's fire suppression system. No fire or injuries were reported.

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Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
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