Explosion report near 73rd Avenue linked to fireworks, Philadelphia PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated reports of an explosion near 73rd Avenue in Philadelphia. Upon arrival, they determined the noise was likely from fireworks. No injuries or damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:52
Transcript:
00:00
In the 14th district, report of an explosion near 73rd Avenue for explosion heard on a highway.
00:06
Fireboard en route.
00:07
Speed in the 14th, report of an explosion near 73rd Avenue for explosion heard on a highway.
00:12
Fireboards are out.
00:13
Nothing further.
00:17
Twenty and I'll start up to that.
00:20
Let's see, be right back.
00:23
Fifty-one, okay.
00:25
Received.
00:27
Thirty-five Barney.
00:29
Thirty-five Barney.
00:32
Happy New Year.
00:33
It's saying that someone else has signed on from a call sign.
00:38
Also be available.
00:41
Good morning, happy new year.
00:42
Should we go to sign on now?
00:44
Thank you.
00:46
No problem.
00:49
(number withheld)?
00:54
(number withheld), the alarm went off so far.
00:58
Pursue.
01:01
(number withheld), I'm pulling up on 73rd.
01:03
Use caution, looks like it's just going to be fireworks.
01:06
The fire board is not responding either.
01:09
Pursue everyone, use caution.
01:14
Thirty-five (number withheld).
01:16
Thirty-five (number withheld).
01:19
Good morning, good afternoon.
01:20
You can drop me Rosemont because she'll be available so long.
01:24
Good morning, happy new year.
01:25
Five units back near Rosemont burglary alarm.
01:29
Five units coming to service relief.
01:31
Sorry, two back burglary line near Rosemont.
01:35
Thank you.
01:36
Received.
01:43
Fourteen two nine.
01:45
Fourteen two nine.
01:48
If anyone can resume, it's definitely fireworks.
01:51
Just make the explosion unsounded.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
73rd Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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