Odor of Smoke Investigation at Giant Eagle, Town Center Drive

Summary: Fire and emergency units responded to reports of an odor of something burning and a haze of smoke inside the Giant Eagle supermarket located at 41 Town Center Drive, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Multiple fire stations and units, including Station 99 and Station 53, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews detected a slight haze and odor of smoke, prompting evacuation and a search of the building. Investigation focused on the building's rooftop air handling units, where a malfunctioning pulley and belt were discovered, causing overheating and the burning smell. The affected unit was shut down, and the situation was brought under control without escalation to an active fire.