Paint odor mistaken for possible death smell in McKeesport, Mckeesport PA
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Suspicious IncidentAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in McKeesport responded to reports of a possible death-related odor near Kansas Street and Orchard Street. Upon investigation, it was determined the smell came from paint thinner in nearby drains. The drains were flushed, and the odor dissipated.
Audio|Heard on: Allegheny County East Fire Ops 2
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Report of death smells outside in the area of Orchard Street and Kansas Street in McKeesport.
00:05
That's Orchard and Kansas in McKeesport, McKeesport.
00:08
Station 190 coming on East Fire to 2032.
00:17
190 command, go ahead.
00:21
Go ahead, 190 command.
00:24
I'm en route on emergency.
00:25
It's going to be myself and the engine.
00:30
Let's copy you and engine en route.
00:32
Truck back in service 2033.
00:35
Medic advisement, 504 building at Penn Park Apartments, apartment (number withheld).
00:39
Female with a nosebleed.
00:43
Copy that.
00:51
(Name withheld), one on the edge will be in the area.
00:57
Hop it, one on the engine 2038.
01:06
County 139, Captain 2.
01:09
139, Captain 3.
01:12
We didn't find any CO.
01:14
We suspect it was some kind of paint thinner.
01:17
We flushed two drains on the street and both drains in the house, and the smell has dissipated.
01:23
So we're going to clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Kansas St & Orchard St, McKeesport, PA 15132
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