Residents evacuate due to malfunctioning smoke detectors, Reading PA
Fire & ArsonSmoke detectors at a home were sounding continuously. Residents checked and found no fire or smoke. They removed the alarms, but they still activated, forcing residents to evacuate.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
Spring Township, 421 Westbury Drive, smoke detector sounding. Engine 85, Station 79, Ladder 18, Spring Township, 421 Westbury Drive, question of Rosemont Court. Smoke detector activated 2202[1]. 3 421 screws where I have a resident which is going off, no visible fire or odors there are three fire alarms off the ceiling that are going off the area seems to be coming from the hallway through guys you have actually Preston 85 includes the engine 2204. 4.1[2] Westbury Drive, smoke effect are crying off in the home. No visible odors, or no visible smoke or odors. Called in by a resident, they've taken three fire alarms off the ceiling that are going off, even once the battery is taken out. They've had to evacuate. Ladder routine in route 22-serratory.
Spring Township, 421 Westbury Drive, smoke detector sounding. Engine 85, Station 79, Ladder 18, Spring Township, 421 Westbury Drive, question of Rosemont Court. Smoke detector activated 2202[1]. 3 421 screws where I have a resident which is going off, no visible fire or odors there are three fire alarms off the ceiling that are going off the area seems to be coming from the hallway through guys you have actually Preston 85 includes the engine 2204. 4.1[2] Westbury Drive, smoke effect are crying off in the home. No visible odors, or no visible smoke or odors. Called in by a resident, they've taken three fire alarms off the ceiling that are going off, even once the battery is taken out. They've had to evacuate. Ladder routine in route 22-serratory.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
2202: Smoke Detector Activated
[2]
4.1: Westbury Drive
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Location mentioned:
Near Westbury Dr, Reading, PA 19610
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