Residential fire reported near South 8th Street, Philadelphia PA


Dispatch audio reporting a residential fire near South 8th Street. The report states the location is a dwelling and lists many responding units (engines, ladders, battalion, medic) and an air unit. The box number is repeated and units are told to reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Fire - South Fire/South Medics
02:13
Transcript:
Fire reported near South 8th Street. Reported as a dwelling. Multiple fire and medic companies responding: engine 68, engine 40, engine 5, engine 157, ladder 13, ladder 4, battalion 7, and medic 9. Box 6832[1] repeated. Air unit also requested. Units advised to reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Fire reported near South 8th Street. Reported as a dwelling. Multiple fire and medic companies responding: engine 68, engine 40, engine 5, engine 157, ladder 13, ladder 4, battalion 7, and medic 9. Box 6832[1] repeated. Air unit also requested. Units advised to reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Box 6832: Fire Alarm Box Number for reported structure fire
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Location mentioned:
Near S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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