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Smoke detector triggers false fire alarm at Wilkinsburg apartmentsWilkinsburg PA

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Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA

A smoke detector activated a commercial fire alarm at the McGreevy Apartments on Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg. There is no confirmation of a fire or contact with anyone at the scene.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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National company, standby for a fire 1 dispatch,
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fire zone 320 for a commercial fire alarm, 1-09, Penn Avenue in the borough, Wilkinsburg, up near Coal Street or Slocisville Avenue, alarm company headed as the McGreevy Apartments.
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reporting a smoke detector from Zone 44 with no contact at this time.
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The panel company's fire one dispatch, Fire Zone 320, for commercial fire alarm at near Penn Avenue in the borough at Wilkinsburg.
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All coming ahead is the Chris McGreevy apartment for a Zone 44 smoke detector with no contact.
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Spawning companies will be 16 engine, 17 engine, 19 engine, 17 truck, time 3, companies remain on fire 1 at 251.

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Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA

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