Explosion report at McKeesport home caused by furnace, Mckeesport PA
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Fire & ArsonEmergency responders investigated a reported explosion and smoke odor in the basement of a residence near Delaware Avenue in McKeesport. They found no active fire; the issue was caused by a furnace malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: Allegheny County East Fire Ops 2
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Transcript:
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For a report of an unknown type explosion in the basement with smoke in the residence,
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14,
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correction.
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Near Delaware Avenue, McKeesport.
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Station 190, East Fire Ops 2, 1320.
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190 deputy four is in deputy four in deputy four in one ninety trucks on the line 190 truck received
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190 engine in
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Incoming 190 units, closest hydrant appears to be at the intersection of Delaware and Lincolnway.
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Delaware at Lincoln Way.
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Delaware at Lincoln Way.
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190 engine incoming units.
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I'm planning going to Lincoln Way because that's extremely tight getting down Delaware from Fawcett.
01:20
County 190 chiefs on the way the door.
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190 chiefs in.
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County 190 engine will be out.
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Check a one and a half story, not a visible for the exterior.
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Residents on the front porch will be investigated.
01:41
One 90 engine on scene, nothing from the exterior resident on the porch investigating.
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1324.
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One-night deputy four is on scene.
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One-90 trucks on, then.
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One-90 truck.
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One-90 truck.
02:04
One-90 engine, all units, got a faint smell of smoke, no smoke or fire scene at this time.
02:16
190 engines in command, this is going to be a furnace problem, no smoke or fire at the time.
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Location mentioned:
Delaware St, McKeesport, PA 15132
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