Workshop on fire eating sparks a false fire alarm

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MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — Fire-eating led to a false fire alarm at a former church near Pittsburgh. Neighbors called 911 after spotting flames inside the building in McKees Rocks about 9 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arrived to find flames — but they weren't burning out of control. Instead, a group of 25 people was participating in a workshop where they learn to perform the circus truck of fire eating. Fire Chief Nick Radoycis says the building didn't have running water or fire extinguishers, so the group might be cited for trespassing or using the building without a proper permit. Ed Pinto, one of the participants, says there was no harm done or intended saying the group was "hanging out and doing our crazy stuff and some (jerk) decided to call the fire department on us."

Fire-eating workshop leads to false alarm at former church