Possible flare mistaken for fire near sewer plant, Schuylkill County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of visible flames near the Tamaqua sewer plant on Sewer Plant Road, Walker Township. Police requested assistance from the local fire district. A facilities director on site confirmed the flames were likely part of a flare-off operation rather than an active fire.
Audio|Heard on: Schuylkill County Fire
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00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Fire District 32, any available chief assisting police department.
00:05
Tamaqua sewer plant.
00:08
Two Sewer Plant Road, Walker Township.
00:11
District 32, any available chief assisting the police department with an investigation.
00:16
Two Sewer Plant Road.
00:19
Walker Township for the Tamaqua sewer plant, (number withheld).
00:26
Who are we responding to the sewer plant, (name withheld)?
00:31
(number withheld). Sure you're responding on (number withheld).
00:35
It's called in by Tamaqua PD.
00:38
I guess they can see some flame near the sewer plant and they're unsure if it's supposed to be there or not.
00:45
I did speak to a Mr. (name withheld).
00:47
(name withheld) who is also en route, the wastewater director there.
00:52
Says he believes it's probably going to be their flare-off operation.
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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:
Sewer Plant Rd, Walker Township, PA 18252
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