Structure fire at trash compactor near North 12th St, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a structure fire involving a trash compactor connected to a building near North 12th Street has prompted an evacuation that appears to be in progress.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Muhlenberg Township, near North 12th Street.
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In the north lot, structure fire.
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Operations will be on Berks Fire Ops One after response.
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1553.
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Berks Chief 66 are out 2500 block of North 12th.
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T66 responding 1654, near North 12th Street in the north lot.
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Trash compactor on fire connected to the building.
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They are attempting to evacuate.
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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:
N 12th St, Reading, PA 19605
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