Structure fire with possible entrapment in Marion Township, Stouchsburg PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire near Main Street in Marion Township. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the attic. Neighbors reported that an elderly resident might still be inside the home, leading crews to assume possible entrapment. Multiple units, including engines, tankers, and ambulance services, were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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03:29
Transcript:
00:00
Marion Township, near Main Street between Richland Road and Church Road for a structure fire.
00:04
Station 52, Engine 52, Tanker 52, Ladder 47, Engine 47, Lebanon Engine 33, Tanker 47, Squad 33.
00:14
Lebanon Ambulance 11, Lebanon Medic 12 covering for Station 650.
00:19
Marion Township, near Main Street between Richland Road and Church Road, first structure fire reported to be black smoke from the attic.
00:27
This one after response (number withheld).
00:39
Chief 52 responding (number withheld), call from a passerby near Main Street.
00:45
Black smoke from the attic and also hearing crackling noises.
00:48
No lights on in the home.
00:49
There is a vehicle parked in front of the house.
00:50
Don't know if anyone is home.
00:51
They did attempt to knock on the front door.
01:27
An elderly female resident may be inside the home.
02:12
Berks G 52 on location confirming heavy smoke coming from the attic.
02:59
Structure fire now reported to have entrapment.
03:07
Assuming entrapment based on neighbor report.
03:11
The person is likely at home.
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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:
Main St, Stouchsburg, PA 19567
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