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False fire alarm at municipal building due to washing, Pittsburgh PA

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Near Ross Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

A fire alarm went off at the municipal building, but it was caused by pressure washing the stairs. There was no actual fire or smoke.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
01:24
Transcript:
The Wilkinsburg Municipal Building, near Ross Avenue. For a fire alarm activation, zone 67, top of the stairs. The firewood dispatch is not working. Wilkinsburg, Borough, Municipal Building, near Ross Avenue, off of Hay Street or Wood Street, for zone 67, top of the stairs, a smoke detector. Engine companies responded. Confirmed that this was set off due to pressure washing the stairs. There's no smoke or fire here, and the building manager has reset the alarm.

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Near Ross Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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