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Structure fire reported near Ridge Crest DriveBerks County PA

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Ridge Crest Dr, Ruscombmanor Township, PA 19522

As discussed during the dispatch call, a structure fire occurred near Ridge Crest Drive in North Commander Township, involving a pellet stove and smoldering power lines. Multiple fire stations responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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North Commander Township near Ridgecrest Drive between Nittany, Lyon Lane, and Blayman Road, structure fire.
00:05
Station 34, Station 5, Station 45, Engine 34, Tanker 34, ladder 12, engine 5, engine 45,
00:13
engine, tanker 12, tanker 19, Tanker 32, Station 1 for Red,
00:17
7, 6, 5,1. West Commander Township 4,
00:21
Ridgecrest Drive between Nittany Lion Lane, Blayman Road, structure fire reported, pellet stove.
00:27
Power is still smoldering.
00:29
Operations on Berks Fire Officers, one after response, 1306.
00:36
Units assigned to Rustamerica Township near Bridge Crest Drive.
00:40
First crew on scene to the Charlie's side with a pick.
00:45
Station 34, 712, respond emergency speed,
00:50
all the stations respond normal flight.
00:57
Units assigned to Wottenborough fire alarm.
01:01
Operations will be all in Perks are upstate.
01:04
1311.

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Location mentioned:
Ridge Crest Dr, Ruscombmanor Township, PA 19522

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