Water main break triggers false fire alarm at Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg IL
Other Non-Crime EventFire department was dispatched to near Woodfield Road due to a reported emergency. It was later found that a water main break caused hydrants to open, so there was no actual fire or emergency.
Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch and RED Center
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Transcript:
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District 52, Engine 52, Code 2, near Woodfield Road near North Meacham Road in Plaza Drive, in Shoundbird.
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Engine 52 from Central, NJ 52 from Central, you can disregard if it was put through an error.
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Yes, we're available on the radio.
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So just so you know,
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PW has a water main break and they're opening hydrants up and down the matron rail. We found that out through PD.
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Okay, message or safe stuff on the message around the room.
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Pressure from Edge 52.
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Go ahead.
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I just wanted to clarify, if you get any more calls than any open actions that are flowing up and down medium, no need to dispatch as APW is aware.
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Received. I found the message out.
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Location mentioned:
Near Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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