Possible chimney smoke investigated on Buttonwood St, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of black smoke coming from a chimney near Buttonwood Street in Reading. Upon arrival, firefighters found no visible fire and suspected a possible issue with an oil burner. They conducted carbon monoxide checks to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
Listen to dispatch call
03:27
Transcript:
00:00
We got a call for a structure fire near Buttonwood Street.
00:03
Black smoke from a chimney.
00:19
Show us responding to Buttonwood.
01:57
Box 102, address near Buttonwood Street between Nail Alley and Cedar Street.
02:04
Structure fire reported to be black smoke from chimney.
02:50
We've got nothing now.
02:52
What appeared to be an oil burner. Knocked on the door and nobody answered.
03:24
Let's at least probe to see if we have a CO condition inside.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
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