Possible house fire near Radcliffe Ave in Spring Township, West Lawn PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Spring Township responded to a possible structure fire near Radcliffe Avenue. A resident reported smoke filling a home, fire alarms activating, and smoke from the chimney, possibly caused by an oil furnace malfunction. Occupants were advised to evacuate while fire and rescue units arrived on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Spring Township, near Radcliffe Avenue.
00:02
Possible structure fire near Radcliffe Avenue.
00:07
Rescue engine 85, rescue engine 85.
00:11
We're released from Wyomissing and will be responding to the Spring Township call in place of the engine.
00:16
Rescue engine 85, near Radcliffe Avenue.
00:19
Call from the resident.
00:20
The house is filling with smoke.
00:23
Fire alarms are activated.
00:25
Smoke's coming out.
00:26
Coming from an oil furnace in the basement.
00:29
They were advised to evacuate.
00:31
First medic is responding.
00:40
Berks Engine 57, you're out.
00:45
Berks Utility 1 en route for the RIT.
00:50
Berks Deputy 18-1.
00:53
I'm on scene, two-story split-level structure.
00:57
I have smoke from the chimney.
00:59
Smells like an oil burner malfunction.
01:01
I'll establish command.
01:03
Copy, you're on scene, two-story split-level, smoke from the chimney, possible oil burner malfunction.
01:07
You'll be establishing command.
01:08
Rescue engine 85, copy.
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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:
Radcliffe Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
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