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Smoke detector alarm triggers evacuation at industrial site, Rochelle IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/20/2025 07:08 AM (PDT)

Near Ritchie Ct, Rochelle, IL 61068

Fire crews responded to a smoke detector alarm at Vehicleman Industry near Ritchie Ct in the West Building East Shop. No visible smoke or fire was found, but employees evacuated as a safety precaution.

Audio|Source: Rochelle Fire Dispatch

01:54

Transcript:

00:00

Attention, Rochelle Fire Station crew.

00:02

You're needed for a fire alarm at Vehicleman Industry near Ritchie Ct in the West Building East Shop, smoke detector sounding, repeat, Rochelle Fire Station crew.

00:15

You're needed at Vehicleman Industry near Ritchie Ct in the West Building East Shop for a smoke detector activation, attempting contact, timeout.

00:31

21

00:34

Hi

00:38

Anyone in service, returning county is on scene in Hillcrest.

00:42

Mr. Receive, Returning.

00:45

Crosha, PD, 5143, since service, returning.

00:53

Chalkland.

00:56

243 is in service returning.

00:58

Message, service, Attorney.

00:59

Message, Service, Trit.

01:05

Saw 402.

01:08

4-2 good.

01:11

And no out to Ritchie Court.

01:13

4-2 much, steam route.

01:21

Frank 21, 402.

01:24

Go ahead.

01:28

All right, the other two members hold up the station so you can respond to all together on the route and investigate.

01:34

Second message that having trouble with their alarms, I'll advise.

01:38

Copy that.

01:41

4-02 just received a call from security advising that there is an alarm sounding.

01:46

No visible smoke or flames, they do have the employees evacuating.

01:53

That's just safe.

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Near Ritchie Ct, Rochelle, IL 61068

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