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Small fire suspected near Tenth Avenue rail tracks, Altoona PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
10th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601

According to the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to the area near Tenth Avenue in Blair County for reports of smoking railroad switches. The situation may involve a small fire or an electrical issue at the tracks. A unit arrived to investigate the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Blair County EMS, Fire, Police, Hazmat and Helos
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Transcript:
00:00
Just took a call, near Tenth Avenue.
00:05
Caller reports the switches at the railroad apparently are smoking.
00:12
Unit 110 just arrived on scene.

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Location mentioned:
10th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601

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