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Heard on: Blair County EMS, Fire, Police, Hazmat and Helos · 2 days ago
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Engine 313, (number withheld) South 8th Street.
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Caller is reporting that he switched the settings on his furnace and it made flames appear.
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Fire crew checks furnace after flames seen

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residence near South 8th Street in Altoona for a possible furnace issue. A caller reported brief flames appearing after adjusting furnace settings, which had subsided before responders arrived. Units were asked to confirm the furnace was operating safely.

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S 8th St, Altoona, PA 16602
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