Car jump-start error causes fire concern near Millvale Fire Dept, Millvale PA


A person trying to jump-start a car near Lincoln Ave had connected the jumper cables incorrectly, causing concern about a car fire. No fire was found at the scene, and responders stayed at the station.
Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire - North
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Transcript:
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Yeah, possible car fire right in front of the fire hall, near Lincoln Ave.
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For a direct call for a possible fire, it's going to be in front of the Millvale Fire Department.
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501 Lincoln Avenue, respond on North Fire 3, 912.
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The station, 191, 260.
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911, Lieutenant.
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Yeah, I'm on the scene.
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Somebody was trying to jump a car.
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They had the terminals hooked up wrong.
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New fire at this time.
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You know what everybody is stationed.
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Copy.
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All units alerted for 501 Lincoln Avenue can remain in the station at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209
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