Low-hanging wire prompts safety response near school, Reading PA
Road ClosureResponders attended to a low-hanging wire located near a school. A juvenile was seen trying to interact with the wire, which was found to be near the sidewalk. A coil of wires was also present, appearing intentionally placed. Responders are checking for hazards.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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931, Chestnut Street, Southern Middle School, Cross Street to Binghamen Street and Orange Street.
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On South 10th Street, wires down 1735.
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6.6.825 at Reading.
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9.6825 at writing, 1737.
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No way here.
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One-nine-three-one chest, huh?
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238. 4993-1-7. 4993-1-7.
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School on South Penn Street, a low-hanging wire not touching the ground.
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They state it's near the sidewalk area, no smoke or fire, arcing or sparking.
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They stated they saw a juvenile attempt to play with the wire.
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First,
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deputy one.
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Definitely one.
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Customs construction, systems reset, and holding were available.
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Let's see.
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Engine 1 on location 1739.
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Car 9.
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Drive.
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We got a big coil of what appears to be column wires here on the sidewalk.
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Looks like it was intentionally placed.
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You want me to give the poll number to radio?
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Not far, just report the poll number and then you guys can go available if there's no hazard.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
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