Child reports fire, responders find no evidence of flames, Reading PA
Fire & ArsonA child called emergency services saying there was a fire nearby and woke their parents. Emergency responders checked the area and the apartments but found no fire. It is suspected that the call may have been a false alarm.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
The operations broke files 1 after response. A child called 911 to report a fire next to them and woke their parents; other responders are checking apartments for signs of fire. Initially no fire is found but there is suspicion of a malicious false call.
The operations broke files 1 after response. A child called 911 to report a fire next to them and woke their parents; other responders are checking apartments for signs of fire. Initially no fire is found but there is suspicion of a malicious false call.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
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