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Fire reported at Jefferson street building, Reading PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Jefferson St, Reading, PA 19605

As discussed during the dispatch call, a structure fire was reported near Jefferson Street in Muhlenberg Township. Flames were initially seen coming from a chimney but were later extinguished with no active fire visible.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Muhlenberg Township, near Jefferson Street.
00:04
For a structure fire.
00:06
Flames were from a chimney.
00:08
Or 766-2.
00:11
7662. 3 is fine.
00:15
7662, 1625.
00:17
Please be near Jefferson Street.
00:20
There were active flames coming out of a chimney.
00:22
Complaint from 509 stated it was an attached house and not believed to be at 510.
00:30
So elimination weight of 508.
00:33
Hey, route, freeze.
00:35
First, engine and ladder, 66, 0-116.
00:38
Engine and ladder, 66, 1626.
00:42
Berks, Brush 45.
00:44
We're right. Press 25, 1626.
00:49
Marks, Latter, closing, row.
00:51
Ladder 12 in route, 1626.
00:54
Deputy 66, Tuberts,
00:56
additional.
00:57
Go ahead, Berks.
00:58
Police on location report they have no visible active flames at this time.
01:02
Receive, thank you.
01:04
Perks, Deputy 95.
01:06
Stephanie 95.
01:08
Clear the incident.
01:09
You can release the off the channel,

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Location mentioned:
Jefferson St, Reading, PA 19605

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