False tree fire report caused by light reflection, Berks County PA
Fire & ArsonA report of a tree fire near Route 100 and South Road was found to be false. Wet leaves reflecting light created the illusion of fire. Emergency personnel investigated and confirmed there was no actual fire.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Route 100 and South Road, check for a tree on fire.
00:04
We're reported to be higher up in the trees.
00:06
Additional call,
00:08
(number withheld).
00:18
Second dispatch, Brecknoff Township, Gill Road and Valley v. Road on Gill, wires down.
00:23
Engine 72, second dispatch, Brecknotch Township, Gill Road and Valley v. Road on Gill.
00:28
Wires down, (number withheld).
00:35
And could you get me the address where the call originated from?
00:40
And I think it's going to be one in the same that was earlier.
00:44
And hold 97 units at station so I can confirm.
01:02
Okay,
01:03
I was on a York court for the first call and it was wet leaves falling from the tree with a reflection from the light made it look like the tree was on fire.
01:13
But I'll be out investigating.
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Location mentioned:
PA-100, Pennsylvania
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