Activated Fire Alarm at Commercial Building in Arlington Heights

Summary: Fire units from District 3, including McAllaghan 1, Engine 3, Engine 2, and Tower 1, responded to an activated fire alarm at a commercial building located at 1106 South New Wilkie Road, near West Central Road and White Oak Street in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Upon arrival, crews found a four-story multi-family structure with evacuation and strobes activated. The alarm was determined to be general in nature, and contact was made with both the alarm company and a building relative. All companies were instructed to switch to fireground operations. Ultimately, Engine 3 reported the situation under control, with all units returning after the system was reset to normal.