Report of arcing wires near Race Street in Bechtelsville

Heard on: Berks County PA Fire-Tac

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Main and Race.

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Chief 97 responding (number withheld) Race.

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Race Street and South Main Street.

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Wires arcing and sparking, and there's trees growing up against the wires, close to both.

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Received.

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Chief 97.

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Chief 97.

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I'm in the area.

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Was the call or a passerby?

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Chief 97, you're in the area.

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Does not specify, but the call should be on Race Street.

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Looking at the Rapid SOS, should be around (number withheld) Race Street.

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(number withheld) Race, okay, I'll check that out.

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Chief 97.

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Chief 97.

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The area of (number withheld), nothing down.

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At this time you can hold 97 at station.

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Covers.

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Chief 97, nothing found so far.

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Hold engine 97 at station.

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The caller did say that the wires, there were no wires down and power was still on in the residence.

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Engine 97, you're gonna hold at station for Chief 9716.

2026-09-25 20:22 UTC

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Race St, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Report of arcing wires near Race Street in Bechtelsville

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported electrical hazard near the 1500 block of Race Street, where wires were reportedly arcing and sparking with trees growing against them. A chief checked the area and reported no wires down and power still on, and an engine was held at the station.

Report of arcing wires near Race Street in Bechtelsville

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