Vehicle catches fire while starting near residence


Audio|Source: Berks County Fire A and EMS
01:57
Transcript:
First, make 6-2-1. 6-2-1. We're available. Put us, and 2-2 on the 5. Recallishing. This is a second. 985, you're in a row. 1082 Palisades Drive. Truck on fire was sent to the home. Callers stayed the engine caught on fire when they tried to start it and itself fully involved. They were advised to stay away from the fire. There is a code for the date if you call in or check webcast. Caller was also advised to evacuate the home. (name withheld), C-66 in-round. 2.66 to run around 0-6.0-6.1. Engine 56-R-1. 0-6.29. He said, may I have this one, please. Chief 16-6, 1082 Policage Drive, truck on fire within 10 feet of the home. Caller was advised to evacuate the residents. (name withheld) was trying to put out the vehicle fire with a hose and was advised to also stay away. It is the engine caught on fire when they try to start the truck. It is now fully involved. There is a gate code and webpad. Responding 2.892,000, correct. City engine 7, you're responding 0.503. Fletter 56, you're responding 0.5030. For flat or 66, responding, 0.56, responding.
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Location mentioned:
Near Palisades Dr, Leesport, PA 19533
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