Firefighters find sewer gas odor near Washington St, Boyertown PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters investigated a reported odor near Washington Street in Boyertown. They found sewer gas in the basement caused by a clogged floor drain and advised the property owner to call a plumber. No fire or hazardous condition was found.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Assistant 95, one more.
00:01
Go ahead. Just wanted to give you a progress report.
00:04
near Washington Street.
00:06
We gained access to the building.
00:09
We do have an odor of sewer gas in the basement.
00:13
Turns out it's a clogged floor drain.
00:17
We're still investigating.
00:19
I think there was an odor of sewer gas in the basement.
00:22
Clogged floor drain, you're still investigating.
00:23
Thirteen twenty-five for assistant ninety-five one.
00:27
Assistant ninety-five one confirming clogged drain in the basement causing the odor.
00:33
Advise the owner of the building to get a plumber.
00:38
Show ninety-five available.
00:40
Copier confirming it was a clogged drain with the cause of the odor.
00:43
They advised the owner to get a plumber.
00:45
Ninety-five is available. Thirteen twenty six.
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Location mentioned:
S Washington St, Boyertown, PA 19512
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