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False fire alarm sparks emergency response on 26th StreetPottsville PA

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S 26th St, Pottsville, PA 17901

A frantic call reported an attempted garage fire with burning smell on 26th Street. Fire crews arrived to find only burning paper near the garage and secured the scene before clearing.

Audio|Source: Schuylkill County Fire
05:42
Transcript:
00:00
Fire, stations 50 and 60 to 26th Street, Minersville.
00:06
Possible structure fire.
00:08
Check units 52, 68, 50, and 60; possible structure fire at 1947 26th Street.
00:33
Caller frantically reported someone tried to set a garage on fire and smelled smoke.
00:42
Police are on the way.
01:15
Caller was frantic on the phone reporting attempted garage fire and burning smell.
01:22
Use caution; potential suspects might be nearby.
02:46
Nothing showing upon arrival.
04:29
There is no fire.
04:31
Crew found only some paper burning near the garage; no active fire.
05:21
All other units are being returned to service; no further assistance needed.

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S 26th St, Pottsville, PA 17901

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