House fire possibly caused by solar panels, Bethlehem PA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a house fire near Walters Street in Bethlehem. Everyone was reported out of the house safely. The fire appeared to be on the back side of the roof and may have been caused by solar panels. Responders disconnected the solar panel system to ensure safety. Police were on scene at a different location with an active domestic incident involving a fire but details were unclear.
Audio|Source: Northampton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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1061, reports from PD are saying that everybody's out of the house.
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That's Mrs.
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3ALS,
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respiratory 4th, central avenue we spanger conditions up when I've posted up.
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Right now it looks like it's on the back side of the house,
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up on the roof,
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possible solar panels caused it.
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2091.
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291.
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Responding.
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2927. 2927.
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That's one.
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3938 Mount View Drive, police on scene with an active domestic between a male and a female.
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A male had a propane tank and a fan and had something on fire, but I'm not sure what.
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Utility is on location.
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1061 and have water is your man.
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Copy, 1061 and say what is your man.
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Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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I'm 29.
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Side,
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both disconnects to the solar panels have been disconnected.
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Johnny, 2070, Ms.
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1.
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Miss 1.
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Command the 5 officer, go again.
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Very spot.
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Number 4, East Central Avenue, apartment number 1, 780, male, low, 2 steps.
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Appreciate.
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On the Bravo side,
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there's two disconnects for the solar panels.
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They have been turned off.
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Richard.
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Location mentioned:
Near Walters St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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