Fire reported behind business near Route 61, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a possible outdoor fire behind a business near Route 61 in Reading. Radio traffic suggested the blaze might involve a small encampment near the railroad tracks. Crews observed heavy smoke but indicated it did not appear to involve a structure. Additional units were requested to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:45
Transcript:
00:00
Car seven, looks like they're now stating it's going to be behind Birchcraft Kitchens.
00:05
Black smoke condition, doesn't appear to be a structure.
00:08
Looks like along the fence lines.
00:11
Yeah, I got a pretty good call.
00:12
I'll let you know what I find here.
00:15
Engine seven, assist en route.
00:16
Yeah, just seven who are responding to (number withheld).
00:19
Seven engine seven.
00:21
All right.
00:23
Well, sure, what all's involved? It looks like an encampment maybe, but it's on the north side of the railroad tracks.
00:30
You're gonna have to get to it off of Route 61 at Rockland Street behind the PPG Paint Distribution Center building.
00:39
Received.
00:40
Seven radio, start a second engine on this.
00:43
This thing's going pretty good, whatever it is.
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Location mentioned:
Richmond St, Reading, PA 19605
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