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Rockford, IL

Fire alarm prompts evacuation at dormitory building 

audio iconFire & Arson
Near E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
Firefighters responded to an automatic alarm in a dormitory. The building was evacuated as strobe lights flashed. No fire or smoke was found yet, but the cause is being investigated.
Audio|Source: Winnebago County Public Safety
01:54

Transcript:
That's many. More matter-time. Engine 5 and ladder 5 respond to automatic alarm[1] high rise at (name withheld). see alarm coming from the basement. On scene of a three-story dormitory building. We do have strobe lights showing. We have kids outside. We'll be investigating. For engine-fines on scene, I have a three-story dorm strobes are on. There's people outside. They'll be investigating.

Police codes explained
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[1]
automatic alarm: Fire alarm activated

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Location mentioned:
Near E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
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