Odor reported in locked apartment with sick occupants, Rockford IL


Fire and medical units responded to a report of an unusual odor in a locked apartment near South Alpine Road. Several people were feeling sick. Carbon monoxide detectors were triggered, but crews found no carbon monoxide in the building. They were initially unable to enter the apartment. The investigation is ongoing.
Audio|Source: Winnebago County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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10 for letter 9. It's a C.O.
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going off in a locked apartment.
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Red,
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that's red.
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Ten for a letter on.
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Engine 11 and ladder five, respond to order Charlie near South Alpine Road.
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Metax-10, respond to order trolley near South Alpine Road.
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Letter 5 they're out.
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Time for letter 5.
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Engine 11 is in row.
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104 engine 11.
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So far I've added you an ambulance just one at this time. Apparently they're stating that there's some sort of odor inside the facility that's causing everyone to be sick.
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I'm going to let you advise when you get there unless you'd like me to start thinking about hazmat.
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Rockford fire for later 9.
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C.O.
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Unable to gain entry.
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But we've got zero readings of CO throughout the entire building fighter 9 o'clock.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
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