Controlled burns mistaken for brush fire on I-78, Berks County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible brush fire along I-78 westbound near mile marker 9.6. The fire was later confirmed to be part of planned controlled burns taking place in the area. No active fire was located, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I-78 westbound near mile marker 9.6, brush on the side of the road on fire.
00:08
Unit 645 advising that there are many controlled burns.
00:12
Deputy 18-1.
00:14
Patient is in the care of EMS.
00:16
If you want to let responders know,
00:19
they're probably going to need a rotator.
00:24
Received Deputy 18-1, 1653.
00:28
Works, Deputy 53.
00:31
Did you say PD is confirming it's a controlled burn?
00:34
PD advising there are many controlled burns in the area and to use caution.
00:40
Berks, Rush 53.
00:42
Rush 53 en route.
00:46
Rush 53 responding 1655.
00:48
Berks, Deputy 53.
00:50
Deputy 53.
00:52
In the area, nothing found.
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I-78, Pennsylvania
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