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Fire units respond to smoke report in ReadingReading PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
N 5th St & Richmond St, Reading, PA 19605

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 7 and Car 8 responded to reports of smoke near North Fifth Street and Richmond Street in Reading, investigating a possible fire.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
This is Engine Seven, Car Eight in the area at North Fifth Street and Richmond Street.
00:05
Checking for a smoke condition.
00:15
Got you, engine not respond.
00:18
You're at North Richmond Street.
00:20
Approaching North Richmond Street for an unidentified fire.

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Location mentioned:
N 5th St & Richmond St, Reading, PA 19605

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