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False report of vehicle fire on Route 28 southbound, Allegheny County PA

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PA-28, Pennsylvania

A caller reported smoke or fire from a vehicle on Route 28 southbound near RIDC Drive. The initial report said the vehicle might be on fire, but responders later confirmed the car was not on fire. State police and fire/EMS were notified.

Audio|Source: North Police Ch. 1
01:13
Transcript:
(name withheld) from county, Route 28[1] southbound near RIDC Drive[2]. Ucan (number withheld) called RDest directly reported. They saw a mail bail from a vehicle that was on fire. It says the mail is possibly on fire. Again, this is near RIDC Drive. I did let PSP know and we do have fire in EMS en route. Copy. 21 copies. 21 copies that as well. reports that the car is not on fire.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Route 28: Highway where incident occurred
[2]
RIDC Drive: Location of reported incident

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