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Smoke detector alarm in apartment near Washington StReading PA

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Washington St, Reading, PA 19601

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a smoke detector activation on the second floor of an apartment building near Washington Street in Reading.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Engine 501, near Washington Street.
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Engine 3,
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Fire off.
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Ladder 1 respond.
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Car 2, near Washington Street.
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Car 2,
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Zone 228, smoke detector, second floor, apartment 209.

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Location mentioned:
Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
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