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Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Operations Ch 2 · 1/5/2026 07:44 AM
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Near Bigham Street off of South 14th.
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We have a caller stating the building is full of black smoke.
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Fire crews battle smoke at commercial building
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial structure fire near Bigham Street and South 14th Street in Pittsburgh. A caller reported heavy black smoke and that a fire alarm was activated. Fire units arrived, evacuated occupants, and investigated possible fire sources in the upper floors. Crews noted persistent smoke and continued searching for the cause.