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False fire alarm at apartment building, Pittsburgh PA

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Near McKnight Cir, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

A radio report about a commercial fire alarm at Walderaf Park Apartments, Building C. Command says the alarm was set off by dust and was a false alarm. Responding units were notified.

Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire - North
00:51
Transcript:
Commercial fire alarm activation, Walderaf Park Apartments, 103 of Ignite Circle, building C. (name withheld). It's going to be 1-88 engine 1 and 264 for a retone. Respond North Fire Ops 31155. Waldorf command, go ahead. Okay. Command, set it off with dust, 12 firearms for all units by service. Copy command. All units responding, uh, Walwoodurf Park Apartments, per command. Return[1], set off by dust, 1156.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Return: Units told to return, no fire situation

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Near McKnight Cir, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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