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False fire alarm triggered by sanding near jogging trailWheeling WV

audio iconFire & Arson
Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003

A fire alarm was activated near the jogging trail by Washington Avenue. It was caused by sanding activity, not an actual fire.

Audio|Source: Wheeling Police and Fire
01:16
Transcript:
00:00
I have a firearm activation, near Eagle Court.
00:17
41, what's my number?
00:20
41, your number is (number withheld), that's (number withheld).
00:31
4-2, I'll be on scene.
00:34
Copy.
00:35
6-3 to dispatch.
00:40
I'm at the jogging trail on Washington.
00:44
Do we have a federal location from the caller?
00:49
They just said it was past the Washington Street,
00:52
Washington Avenue,
00:54
heading towards the tunnels.
00:59
C2, good.
01:00
C2, Lorm Company, just called back advising that they spoke with somebody on scene and advised that this was caused by sanding going on, right before the Washington after the fire alarm.
01:13
First two engine companies, everybody else can clear.

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Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003

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