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Unfounded Report of Tree Ignited by Lightning Strike

1631 Princess Ave

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a report of a tree fire caused by lightning in Pittsburgh but found no fire or damage upon arrival. The scene was cleared after confirming the tree was structurally sound.

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Firefighters report that a large oak tree is structurally sound, with no signs of fire. They have cleared the scene.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:30
Dispatch 28 Engine. Engine 28, go ahead. Yeah, this is a very large oak tree in the back of this residence here. That seems to be structurally sound, no smoke or fire in or outside of the tree. They're going to call someone and come take a look at it tomorrow, see if it needs to be cut down. Received, were you guys back in service? Yes, you can show us back, thanks. 10-4.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene to assess the reported tree fire.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:06
28, engine on scene. 28, copy.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree possibly on fire after being struck by lightning.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:29
28 Engine, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood Avenue and Westfield Street. Caller's reporting a tree was struck by lightning in the backyard. Again, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood and Westfield. Caller's reporting a tree in the backyard was struck by lightning. They believe it may be on fire now. Respond on Fire 1, 1937.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1631 Princess Ave.

Firefighters report that a large oak tree is structurally sound, with no signs of fire. They have cleared the scene.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:30
Dispatch 28 Engine. Engine 28, go ahead. Yeah, this is a very large oak tree in the back of this residence here. That seems to be structurally sound, no smoke or fire in or outside of the tree. They're going to call someone and come take a look at it tomorrow, see if it needs to be cut down. Received, were you guys back in service? Yes, you can show us back, thanks. 10-4.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene to assess the reported tree fire.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:06
28, engine on scene. 28, copy.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree possibly on fire after being struck by lightning.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:29
28 Engine, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood Avenue and Westfield Street. Caller's reporting a tree was struck by lightning in the backyard. Again, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood and Westfield. Caller's reporting a tree in the backyard was struck by lightning. They believe it may be on fire now. Respond on Fire 1, 1937.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1631 Princess Ave.

Firefighters report that a large oak tree is structurally sound, with no signs of fire. They have cleared the scene.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:30
Dispatch 28 Engine. Engine 28, go ahead. Yeah, this is a very large oak tree in the back of this residence here. That seems to be structurally sound, no smoke or fire in or outside of the tree. They're going to call someone and come take a look at it tomorrow, see if it needs to be cut down. Received, were you guys back in service? Yes, you can show us back, thanks. 10-4.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene to assess the reported tree fire.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:06
28, engine on scene. 28, copy.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree possibly on fire after being struck by lightning.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:29
28 Engine, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood Avenue and Westfield Street. Caller's reporting a tree was struck by lightning in the backyard. Again, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood and Westfield. Caller's reporting a tree in the backyard was struck by lightning. They believe it may be on fire now. Respond on Fire 1, 1937.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1631 Princess Ave.

Firefighters report that a large oak tree is structurally sound, with no signs of fire. They have cleared the scene.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:30
Dispatch 28 Engine. Engine 28, go ahead. Yeah, this is a very large oak tree in the back of this residence here. That seems to be structurally sound, no smoke or fire in or outside of the tree. They're going to call someone and come take a look at it tomorrow, see if it needs to be cut down. Received, were you guys back in service? Yes, you can show us back, thanks. 10-4.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene to assess the reported tree fire.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:06
28, engine on scene. 28, copy.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree possibly on fire after being struck by lightning.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:29
28 Engine, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood Avenue and Westfield Street. Caller's reporting a tree was struck by lightning in the backyard. Again, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood and Westfield. Caller's reporting a tree in the backyard was struck by lightning. They believe it may be on fire now. Respond on Fire 1, 1937.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1631 Princess Ave.

Firefighters report that a large oak tree is structurally sound, with no signs of fire. They have cleared the scene.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:30
Dispatch 28 Engine. Engine 28, go ahead. Yeah, this is a very large oak tree in the back of this residence here. That seems to be structurally sound, no smoke or fire in or outside of the tree. They're going to call someone and come take a look at it tomorrow, see if it needs to be cut down. Received, were you guys back in service? Yes, you can show us back, thanks. 10-4.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene to assess the reported tree fire.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:06
28, engine on scene. 28, copy.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree possibly on fire after being struck by lightning.

Pittsburgh FD Dispatch · 0:29
28 Engine, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood Avenue and Westfield Street. Caller's reporting a tree was struck by lightning in the backyard. Again, 28 Engine only, zone 428, 1631 Princess Avenue, off of Orangewood and Westfield. Caller's reporting a tree in the backyard was struck by lightning. They believe it may be on fire now. Respond on Fire 1, 1937.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1631 Princess Ave.

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