Sparks reported from wire near Tilbury Ave, Pittsburgh PA
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According to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible electrical sparks from a wire near Tilbury Avenue, off Nicholson Street or Forward Avenue. The caller noted seeing sparks near an upper window, though no smoke or fire was observed.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
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Transcript:
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Attention 18 engine.
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Zone 221.
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Possibly near Tilbury Avenue.
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It's off Nicholson Street or Forward Avenue.
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A caller reported seeing sparks from a wire near this house.
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It says it's six houses from the crosswalk.
00:19
From the Forward Avenue side, no fire or smoke seen.
00:25
Again, that's 18 engine zone 221, possibly near Tilbury Avenue from Nicholson forward.
00:31
Caller reporting seeing sparks near the upper window of the address.
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From a wire near the high school.
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It says it's six houses from the crosswalk from the Forward Avenue side.
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No smoke or fire seen.
00:48
18 engines. Come in, fire 1, 10, 50.
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Location mentioned:
Tilbury Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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