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Trash can fire reported near Browntown Road in Plum Borough, New Kensington PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Browntown Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a trash can near Browntown Road in Plum Borough. Multiple fire units arrived at the scene and began investigation and suppression.

Audio|Heard on: Allegheny County Fire - East
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02:24
Transcript:
00:00
4 slashburn smoking near Browntown Road on borough station 235 Westmoreland 54 respond east 53 713 13
00:16
County 234 chiefs then
00:20
235 chief in route 714
00:32
First smoke coming out of a trash can,
00:35
near Browntown Road, Plum Borough.
00:38
Station 235 second activation, respond east fire 3, 718.
00:48
Cali, 235 engine two in with two.
00:55
235 engine two receives 718.
01:04
235 chiefs in the area, investigate.
01:05
235 chiefs in the area, investigate.
01:13
235 chief that's received.
01:29
Smoke coming from a trash can, near Browntown Road, Plum Borough.
01:34
Station 234 on the field, respond east fire 3, 720.
01:42
County, 235 Chief.
01:45
Hold this, does this my engine?
01:47
Homeowner, got it with can.
01:53
Hey,
01:56
you need its alert for 2-A-3, Browntown Road, Plum Borough.
02:00
Perk, 335 Chief, Fresno was able to get the sign around with the can.
02:04
Hold this T-35 engine.
02:05
Hold the air's turn, 7-21.
02:13
County Engine, one on scene.
02:22
Azure 2nd2.

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Location mentioned:
Browntown Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

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