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Second alarm structure fire on Summer Ave in ReadingReading MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Reading responded to a working structure fire near Summer Ave that escalated to a second alarm. Mutual aid was requested from Woburn Fire. Dispatch communications noted the use of Reading channel one for fireground operations.

Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Interop Group Calls
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01:33
Transcript:
00:00
Brightstone, we have an engine as a risk team to our working fire.
00:05
Need near Summer Ave.
00:10
Engine works, sir.
00:14
Thank you, Reading Fire calling Woburn Fire.
00:18
Reading Fire calling Woburn Fire on Metro.
00:27
We'll take call Reading.
00:31
Over, stand by one.
00:35
Reading Fire calling Woburn Fire.
00:41
Woburn's on Reading.
00:45
Reading Fire requesting engine from Woburn for second alarm fire near Summer Ave.
00:53
We'll be calling and writing near Summer Ave.
00:59
We'll be sending engines to near Summer Ave.
01:09
Attention Metro Fire, cities and towns.
01:12
Reading reports a second alarm at box 144, fire location near Summer Ave.
01:20
The fire ground is Reading channel one.
01:22
Second alarm in Reading at box 144, fire location near Summer Ave.
01:29
Fireground is Reading channel one after 1502.

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Location mentioned:
Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

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