False Alarm - Burnt Food

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Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Amberson Plaza Apartments in Pittsburgh, which was triggered by burnt food. No fire was found, and the situation was quickly resolved with no injuries reported.

Fire Alarm Triggered by Burnt Food at Amberson Plaza Apartments

Dispatch 8 Engine. 8 Engine. Alarm stood off by burnt food from room 256. I do have someone on scene that can reset the panel. We're back. 8 Engine, received.

The fire alarm was reset after being triggered by burnt food in room 256. Firefighters are returning.

8 Engine from A Truck, do you need anything up there for ventilation, a blower?

 Uh, no, I think we're okay. There's really nowhere to blow it. It looks like it's clearing out.

8 Engine from A Truck, do you need anything up there for ventilation, a blower? Uh, no, I think we're okay. There's really nowhere to blow it. It looks like it's clearing out. That's received. Thanks.

Firefighters report the smoke is clearing, and no additional ventilation is needed.

 We're going to be shut off by burnt food.

 Received. Dispatch from Battalion 3, keep Number 8 to the report, return the rest. I'm back.

 Received. 322 companies for Amberson Plaza, conver-

Command 8, Engine. Go ahead, Number 8. We're going to be shut off by burnt food. Received. Dispatch from Battalion 3, keep Number 8 to the report, return the rest. I'm back. Received. 322 companies for Amberson Plaza, conver-

Firefighters determined the alarm was triggered by burnt food. Most units are returning to their stations.

 Prior to the remarks, medics decided to disregard. Unknown on any hazards.

7 Engine, you can take a disregard, remaining quarters for that 9-story apartment building.

 Nothing showing. We'll be investigating. I do have people evacuating.

 Copy, Engine's on scene, nothing showing.

7 Engine, disregard, remaining quarters. Again, 7 Engine...

No injuries and no toes. Prior to the remarks, medics decided to disregard. Unknown on any hazards.Responding on Fire 1, time is 1933.7 Engine, you can take a disregard, remaining quarters for that 9-story apartment building. Nothing showing. We'll be investigating. I do have people evacuating. Copy, Engine's on scene, nothing showing.7 Engine, disregard, remaining quarters. Again, 7 Engine...

Firefighters report no visible fire at the nine-story apartment building, but they are investigating as residents evacuate.

Center Avenue off of Morewood. Point of evacuation for a zone 2 general fire.

 All companies, fire 1 dispatch, zone 322. Commercial fire alarm for the Amberson Plaza Apartments.

 5030 Center Avenue off of Morewood for a zone 2 general fire. Responding companies are 8 engine, 18 engine, 6 engine, 8 truck, and battalion 3.

 Companies coming on fire 1, time is 1929.

Center Avenue off of Morewood. Point of evacuation for a zone 2 general fire. All companies, fire 1 dispatch, zone 322. Commercial fire alarm for the Amberson Plaza Apartments. 5030 Center Avenue off of Morewood for a zone 2 general fire. Responding companies are 8 engine, 18 engine, 6 engine, 8 truck, and battalion 3. Companies coming on fire 1, time is 1929.

Firefighters are responding to a fire alarm at the Amberson Plaza Apartments.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5030 Centre Ave.

Fire Alarm Triggered by Burnt Food at Amberson Plaza Apartments

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