Hot water leak near electrical outlets reported in basement


Residents reported a hot water leak from a basement water heater near electrical outlets, with no fire or smoke observed.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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00:00First, engine 66 reporting.00:04Engine 66 reporting 2341,00:07411, 411, number 12 Avenue.00:10Residents reporting water leaking from the water heater in the basement stated it is close to the electrical outlets.00:17There was a little bit of a language where they say the water was boiling hot from the water heater that didn't see any smoke or fire.
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First, engine 66 reporting.
00:04
Engine 66 reporting 2341,
00:07
411, 411, number 12 Avenue.
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Residents reporting water leaking from the water heater in the basement stated it is close to the electrical outlets.
00:17
There was a little bit of a language where they say the water was boiling hot from the water heater that didn't see any smoke or fire.
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Location mentioned:
PA-12, Reading, PA
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