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False alarm at UPMC Shadyside Hospital

Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
02:26
00:00
Attention six engine, six engine only covering a commercial fire alarm for zone three one.
audio iconFire & Arson
Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at UPMC Shadyside Hospital near Centre Avenue. The alarm was determined to be false, and units soon returned to service. During the response, another call near Penn Avenue involved assisting a man who appeared disoriented. That situation resolved without need for medical transport.

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