Low-hanging wire hazard on Summit Avenue

Heard on: Cambria County Fire and EMS

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Station twenty-eight Bravo, low hanging wires, (number withheld) Summit Avenue, Burnell Borough, cell phone.

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2213.

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22 safety, go ahead, Cambria.

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22 safety, Penelec was notified, one to 2 h ETA.

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22 safety, Cambria.

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Utility 2021 .

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Utility 2021 .

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Utility 2021 back in service, released by 22 safety.

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Received utility 2021 .

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Up 28 responding.

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A low hanging wire on the house to the pole.

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The wire is also into a tree.

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Cross streets: Henry Place, Station Street South.

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22, safety.

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In place, station 22 in service.

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I'll be remaining on scene, precautionary measures until Penelec arrives.

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I will maintain

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central loss frequency.

2026-09-10 11:09 UTC

Fire

Summit Ave, Reading, PA 19611

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

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of low-hanging wires near Summit Avenue in Burnell Borough. The wires appeared to extend from a house to a utility pole and into a tree. The utility company was notified and expected to arrive within about one to two hours, while fire personnel remained on scene for precautionary measures.