False fire alarm prompts evacuation at Waterfront Place, Pittsburgh PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at Waterfront Place in Pittsburgh. Occupants evacuated, but no smoke or fire was found. The alarm remained active and required a key holder to reset the system.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
Listen to dispatch call
02:31
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion two to four truck.
00:04
Yeah, Chief, we found room (number withheld).
00:07
There is still no signs of smoke or fire here.
00:10
All right, that's received.
00:12
Dispatch, let's go ahead and return all the companies from Waterfront Place.
00:15
Hold four truck.
00:16
Do you have any update on a key holder for them?
00:22
Negative. The alarm company couldn't reach a key holder.
00:26
All right, dispatch, be advised we have a large number of occupants that have evacuated from this building due to the fire alarm.
00:34
It's going to be an ongoing problem for the rest of the evening if we can keep trying a key holder.
00:41
That's received.
00:44
Dispatch 2400, you can show it back.
00:47
Copy.
01:15
Engine 10 on scene.
02:23
We walked the whole 1st floor, no signs of smoke or fire.
02:27
This alarm is still active.
02:28
You're gonna have to get a hold of someone to reset this.
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:
Waterfront Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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