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False alarm at commercial building in Wilkinsburg

Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
02:03
00:00
Attention 16 Engine, 16 Engine only on the call for a commercial fire alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
Hay St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a building near Hay Street in Wilkinsburg. The source of the alarm was traced to a smoke detector in one of the zones. After investigation, crews determined there was no fire and reported the incident as a false alarm. Maintenance was requested to reset the alarm system.

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