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False fire alarm at university residence hall, Pittsburgh PA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/25/2025 06:10 PM

Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

A fire alarm at a university residence hall was caused by an accidental trigger. No hazards were found and responders returned to service.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1

00:59

Transcript:

00:00

Dispatch you can still be tagging 2 out with Bruce Hall command.

00:07

Lieutenant 2, switch the order to fire to, or disregard.

00:10

Showing out and see what command.

00:17

Okay. Thank you, 2 from that engine.

00:30

Go ahead. Go ahead.

00:33

We're on 5th Avenue.

00:35

I just met with a building engineer.

00:37

They said it was set off accidentally.

00:38

There's no hazards.

00:40

Everyone can return.

00:43

I copy that.

00:45

Dispatch, the engine.

00:46

We're going to hold up the 10 engine to carry the other units.

00:54

All companies for 2-7 return in service.

00:57

Two-seven companies return in service.

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Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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