Small dumpster fire near Forbes Ave extinguished early, Pittsburgh PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible dumpster fire near Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh. On arrival, responders found smoldering hot coals in the dumpster. The fire had already been extinguished before crews arrived, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Police Police Ch 1 Dispatch - Zones 1/2
Listen to dispatch call
01:27
Transcript:
00:00
284, I'll begin out.
00:03
That's receive, 284.
00:04
Can you clarify for me if this is an actual garbage truck or a dumpster?
00:10
Garbage. Garbage.
00:15
Stalpating.
00:17
Delta 80.
00:20
I was on the same with the retail staff.
00:22
Minor use of force.
00:24
I have no injuries. I'm back in.
00:27
I copy.
00:29
Delta 80.
00:32
Delta 80.
00:34
We're going to be able with another retail step for the same spot.
00:38
He's being detained right now.
00:41
Repeat your intersection?
00:44
We're in front of the playhouse.
00:48
Copy.
00:51
284. It looks like it was a dumpster.
00:55
Acknowledged, thank you.
00:58
Delt 801 detain, we're code for.
01:01
I copy. Who are you out there with?
01:04
Everybody from the last call.
01:07
That's received.
01:09
3012 in service.
01:14
3284.
01:18
3284.
01:20
This was just some hot coals smoldering in the dumpster, so no real fire.
01:25
They put it out before we got here, you can show it back.
Disclaimer:
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:
Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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