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False alarm at county jail near Second Ave

Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
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Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Allegheny County Jail near Second Avenue in Pittsburgh. The alarm, initially treated as a working fire, was later determined to be a false alarm caused by steam from a room inside the facility. No fire or injuries were reported, and units returned to service after confirmation from staff.

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