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Fire alarm at two-story church found false, Merrillville IN

audio iconFire & Arson
Near 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

A fire alarm sounded at a large two-story church on 81st Ave, Merrillville. Strobe lights were activated but no fire was found. There was no evacuation and emergency units cleared the scene after confirming no fire.

Audio|Source: NWI FIRE
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Transcript:
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There was no fire.
00:01
The extent should put out.
00:05
Clear.
00:06
When you're looking back to her.
00:10
Special copy.
00:19
Central from 1911 will be cleared from the 1050[1] en route to near 81st Ave from the fire alarm.
00:27
I copy 1911.
00:35
1564.
00:38
1564.
00:40
We're clear, Franciscan in Crown Point.
00:44
I copy.
00:50
Judge Wrightson, Leather, I'm seeing a large, two-story church.
00:56
Stroves are going off,
00:58
no evacuation.
01:00
No 15.
01:03
Copy 1911 large two-story church, shuts by now evacuation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1050: Traffic accident

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Location mentioned:
Near 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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