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Heard on: Evanston Fire · 1/17/2026 01:03 PM
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Evans to NAFA, Engine 22, Tower 22 and Battalion 21 to (number withheld) Maple Avenue at Albany Care for the phone-in automatic fire alarm covering a general area.
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Evans to NAFA, engine 22, tower 22 and battalion 21 to (number withheld) Maple Avenue at Albany Care for the phone-out automatic fire alarm covering the general area.
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Fire crews check alarm near Maple Ave care facility

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Evanston responded to an automatic fire alarm at a care facility on Maple Avenue. Units found no visible fire upon arrival and conducted an investigation. The situation appeared contained with no injuries reported.

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Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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