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Barricaded person near Waterloo St

Heard on: Philadelphia PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Attention, Engine Two, Ladder Three, Battalion Three,

2/17/2026 02:20 PM

Suspicious Incident

Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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AI Summary

Suspicious Incident reported near Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 on Feb 17, 2026, 2:20 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are assisting police with a barricaded person near Waterloo St; multiple units responding. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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