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False fire alarm caused by steam near Newport Dr, Greensburg PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Newport Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an automatic alarm near Newport Drive in Hempfield Township. Investigation showed the alarm was caused by steam and was a false alarm.

Audio|Heard on: Armstrong/Westmoreland Public Safety
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01:29
Transcript:
00:00
Three six. Westmoreland Island stations 20, correction 96 and 29 respond.
00:05
Near Newport Drive in Hempfield Township, cross streets Blackridge Drive and Roxbury Drive.
00:12
On that fire alarm, 1696 FireTAC 6.
00:20
Westmoreland Allen stations 9629.
00:24
91, engine 798, truck 24 respond.
00:30
Near Newport Drive in Hempfield Township, cross streets of Roxbury Drive and Blackridge Drive.
00:35
Automatic fire alarm, assisting station 96 on fire tech 6.
00:44
Dispatch, medic 202 is on the scene.
00:48
Two hundred and two, 13 twenty-seven.
00:54
Small Island Allen stations 96, 29, 91.
00:58
Engine 798, truck 24 respond.
01:02
Near Newport Drive in Hempfield Township, cross streets of Roxbury Drive and Black Ridge Drive.
01:08
Non-MAC fire alarm, assisting station 96 on fire attack six.
01:12
Initial call from Guardian advised they spoke to the resident.
01:15
Improper pass code advice, steam set off the alarm.
01:19
West Fire Department cancel.
01:25
Five 2010 40, receive the update.
01:27
Steam set off the alarm.

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Newport Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601

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