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Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN · 1/10/2026 09:49 AM
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Hometown fire for the structure 47,
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Activated fire alarm near Southwest Highway.
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Fire alarm at strip mall near Southwest Highway

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a fire alarm at a strip mall near Southwest Highway in Hometown. Crews investigated and found nothing showing. The activation was determined to be accidental, and all units were released to return.

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SW Hwy, Hometown, IL 60456
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