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Heard on: Coles County Fire, EMS and EMA · 1/10/2026 10:19 PM
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Activated fire alarm near Golden Oak.
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Mattoon Commons, point of activation, building.
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Fire alarm triggered at Mattoon Commons

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Mattoon responded to an activated alarm at Mattoon Commons near Golden Oak Avenue. Smoke was reported in one of the building’s living rooms, but the situation was determined to be caused by burnt toast. Units checked and confirmed no fire was present.

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Goldenoak Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938
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