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Child tries to start fire under bridge on Pottsville Street, Cressona PA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Pottsville St, Cressona, PA 17929

A child was seen trying to start a fire under a bridge near Pottsville Street, with smoke visible in the area. Police are responding to the scene.

Audio|Source: Schuylkill County Fire
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Transcript:
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The caller states, uh,
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somewhere in this area, the area is a bridge.
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Maybe near Pottsville Street.
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Lots of smoke in that area.
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I want to check it out and advise.
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Copy that about a minute out from there.
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Okay.
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58.9.
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In the area investigating.
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All right, 1937.
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She's got a second call.
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Standing there's a kid underneath the bridge trying to light stuff on fire.
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Police are on the way as well.

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Location mentioned:
Near Pottsville St, Cressona, PA 17929
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