Possible gas odor triggers hazmat at school, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a hazardous materials team responded to a possible gas odor detected in the basement at St. Catherine's School in Mount Penn Borough, near the intersection of North 24th Street and Howard Boulevard. The report prompted emergency crews from multiple stations to investigate the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Mount Penn Borough, near Burke-Yoman Avenue to St.
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Catherine's School in the gym.
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Cross street of North 24th Street and Howard Boulevard, hazmat.
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Station 1, station 4, rescue 1, engine 4, unit (number withheld), Mount Penn Borough.
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Near Burke-Yoman Avenue to St.
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Catherine's School, cross street of North 24th Street and Howard Boulevard.
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Hazmat reported possible odor of gas coming from the basement.
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Location mentioned:
Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
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