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Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1 · 1/20/2026 01:53 AM
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This is actually going to be near Penn Avenue for the Google building.
00:32
Can you see if it was a keyholder for the location on Penn Avenue?
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Fire alarm at Penn Avenue found to be false

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a fire alarm activation near Penn Avenue at the Google building in Pittsburgh. Upon investigation, crews determined there was no smoke or fire present. The alarm company confirmed the system was in test mode at the time and that construction activity was occurring in the area. The incident was considered a false alarm.

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Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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