Tree and transformer fire near Perkiomen Avenue, Mt Penn PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible tree and transformer fire near Perkiomen Avenue in Mt Penn. The tree was leaning on wires and producing some smoke, with traffic lights out in the area. No active flames were found when crews arrived, and the situation was under investigation by fire personnel.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Berks, engine tanker 25 responding in place to the rescue engine.
00:05
Engine 25, respond to the rescue engine near Perkiomen Avenue.
00:11
Multiple calls reporting a tree on fire, possibly a transformer also on fire.
00:18
Location near Perkiomen Avenue.
00:22
Berks, engine tanker 25 on location, we're investigating.
00:26
Tanker 25 on scene investigating near Perkiomen Avenue.
00:31
Berks, that'd be 252? That'd be 252.
00:36
If you can, I'm not too sure if dispatch is aware.
00:39
All the traffic lights are out in the area.
00:42
Perkiomen Avenue.
00:47
Unit 752 is on location.
00:49
252 on scene near Perkiomen Avenue.
00:55
252, rescue engine 25?
00:58
Yes, that's 252.
01:01
We have a tree in the rear of the property, leaning on wires.
01:06
The tip of the tree is smoking a little bit.
01:09
No active flames at this time.
01:14
Received.
01:15
Unit 752, Berks.
01:17
Go ahead, Berks.
01:19
Advising, we got another report from a caller.
01:23
The caller said someone from the power company was out earlier but could not remove the tree and left.
01:31
Okay, copy, Berks.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Perkiomen Ave, Mt Penn, PA 19606
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