Possible arson behind church on South Sixth Street, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a dumpster fire behind a church near South Sixth Street in Reading. The fire was extinguished, and firefighters found possible evidence of arson at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine three going to South Sixth Street.
00:02
Engine three.
00:04
Reading, South Sixth.
00:06
Hey (name withheld), one call he said it's in the rear of the church.
00:08
There was a dumpster on fire.
00:11
Engine three is on scene.
00:13
Fire in a dumpster structure.
00:16
Engine three on scene confirming a fire in the dumpster structure.
00:20
Reading arriving.
00:22
(name withheld) arriving.
00:24
Car 8 to radio,
00:26
Quick.
00:28
Water on the fire and fire is out.
00:30
We'll be putting some detergent in and eventually be on our way.
00:35
Found some evidence of possible arson.
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:
S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602
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