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Fire alarms investigated at two Pittsburgh buildings

Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1

03:42

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Please, this is called in by a somebody that was walking by at the Smithfield United Church of Christ, (number withheld) Smithfield.

2/16/2026 05:24 PM

Fire & Arson

Smithfield Building, 620 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Fire & Arson reported near Smithfield Building, 620 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 on Feb 16, 2026, 5:24 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a fire alarm at Smithfield United Church of Christ near Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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