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natural gas odor reported near Newburg Street prompts evacuationReading PA

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Reading, PA

Fire units responded to a report of natural gas odor near Newburg Street. A technician was on the way. Residents were told to evacuate as a precaution because of a possible heater issue.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Attention engine one, power, one, rescue, and respond.
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Near Newburg Street, Latin, south, 16th, and 17th.
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I have a natural gas odor.
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1311.
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Connecticut ones available.
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The site one available, 1311.
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All right.
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Tower, near Newburg.
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Tower, 1112.
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One near Newburg.
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Andrew 1113-13-13.
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Russ is going to near Newburg.
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Rusty, 113-13.
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Sorry, Danielberg.
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Cari, 1313.
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We got the call from EGI.
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They have a technician en route.
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Odor of natural gas, no symptoms.
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Heater hasn't worked for a week.
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A week ago it made a bubbly noise.
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Residents are advised to evacuate.

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