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Basement smoke alarm caused by kerosene heaters

Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
02:42
00:00
Attention all companies, stand by for fire one dispatch.
audio iconFire & Arson
Davis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Fire crews were sent to a home near Davis Avenue for a residential fire alarm with multiple smoke detectors sounding in the basement. The alarm company later reported that the homeowner was using kerosene heaters in the basement and that fumes had set off the alarms. The call was canceled, but one engine was sent to confirm conditions and check the safety of the kerosene heater use. No active fire was reported.

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