Water leak triggers evacuation near North Ott St, Allentown PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to a possible water leak near North Ott Street after a resident heard a popping sound and water began flooding a basement. The leak appeared to come from a main line, and the area was evacuated as the water neared electrical outlets.
Audio|Heard on: Lehigh County Police
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Transcript:
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Near North Ott Street, fire department being dispatched.
00:04
Caller heard a pop and now water is pouring in.
00:07
Thinks it's from the main line.
00:08
Near North Ott.
00:15
Chief 32.
00:22
Chief 32.
00:25
Responding.
00:28
Caller heard a pop and now water is pouring in.
00:30
They think it's from the main line and believe they shut off the water, but water is still coming out.
00:37
This is all going on in the basement.
00:38
We advise the resident to evacuate.
00:39
It's getting close to the outlets.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Ott St, Allentown, PA 18104
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