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Fire alarm activated at residential high-rise in Chicago, Chicago IL

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S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL

A fire alarm was triggered at a residential high-rise near Vernon Ave in Chicago. Fire crews arrived and reported they are on standby, with no confirmed fire or emergency.

Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
Engine 84, the truck on the scene, near Vernon Ave for the automatic alarm[1]. We have a residential high-rise and we are self-bunker.
Police codes explained
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[1]
automatic alarm: Fire alarm received from an automatic alarm system, often without confirmed fire

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S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL

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