Neighbor burns trash in alley, fire crews respond
Fire & ArsonThe audio documents a call about a neighbor burning trash in the alley at 817 North 2nd Street. Fire crews were sent for an illegal burn. Responders report a language barrier with the occupant. Crews extinguished a smoldering burn pile and performed overhaul. No personal names are given.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
02:34
Transcript:
Car four, are you. Call for. I'll be good. All of that, 27. What was that location? Location is 817 North 2nd Street in the alley, a neighbor burning trash. He complained and attempted to tell him that he can't burn trash. Probably the neighbor refused to listen. I need to have an officer point, I believe. I just have this portable to car four. Car four. Car four wants to double street on that type address. I'm just going to link this now with a push on here. That's just you want to be able to communicate to them. We're unable to communicate to them due to a language barrier. Primary Township at the Country and Motel, a class 4 subject. Lytic 6821, Primary Township, the Country and Motel. 3.30 East Y's Missing Avenue, room number 7 of Class 4 subject, 2030. You can help your engine 7 from North 2nd Street. Affirmative, a smoldering brush in the alley. Yeah, it was... It was a burn pile. They've tried their best to explain to the occupant that it is illegal; language barrier. We're not entirely sure how much got through. They're going to be extinguishing and overhauling, but we place themselves available. You can show me available.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601
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