False fire alarm triggered by smoke detector in residence, Wilkinsburg PA
Fire & ArsonA residential fire alarm was activated by a downstairs smoke detector near Hellwell Avenue in West Smithland. Emergency responders arrived and later canceled the call after determining it was a false alarm. Additionally, there was a report of a fox on a property causing concern for nearby trick-or-treaters because the animal was not afraid of humans and appeared sick.
Audio|Source: Allegheny County Police, Fire and EMS - Southern Areas
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Transcript:
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near Hellwell Avenue in West Smithland for a residential fire alarm activation smoke detector, downstairs smoke detector,
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(number withheld).
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(name withheld), I'll see all handle it.
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Stand, one's back.
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Back in (number withheld).
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Gotty, medic (number withheld), we're at mercy.
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Just ventilating now, we'll be on scene, probably another (number withheld).
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That's copy.
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Fox on her property,
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she's concerned about the trick-or-treaters, because the fox is not afraid of humans, and he does look sick.
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Copy.
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(number withheld) from (number withheld), I'll handle that.
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Copy.
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Cancel that alarm there, false alarm.
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Location mentioned:
South Ave + West, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
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