Fire alarm at North Fifth buildings reset, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm near North Fifth Street in Reading. The alarm company indicated alerts at two nearby buildings. Units investigated, found no active fire, and reset the alarm system. A trouble indication remained on the first floor.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Ladder One, near North Fifth.
00:08
The alarm company reported near North Fifth Street and possibly another building.
00:18
First floor smoke detector and pull station.
00:21
Engine Seven arrived, nothing showing from side A.
00:45
They’re doing a quick walkthrough at near North Fifth, just to be on the safe side.
00:55
We couldn’t find an active fire.
01:09
No cause found, alarms reset.
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:
N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
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