Structure fire controlled after furnace malfunction, Sinking Spring PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a structure fire near Grandview Boulevard caused by a furnace malfunction. Smoke and chemical odors were detected, but no flames were visible. Residents and pets were evacuated safely. The fire was controlled and the situation resolved.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:32
Transcript:
00:00
Spring Township, near Grandview Boulevard, reported a structure fire.
00:03
Response units dispatched to the scene.
00:07
Engine 80 responding to the location.
00:09
Rescue Engine 8, 940, near Grandview Boulevard, smoke inside the residence, possibly from the basement heating system.
00:17
Odor of chemicals noted, no visible flames.
00:20
Residents and pets advised to evacuate.
00:22
Units en route.
00:26
Ladder 18 route update.
00:27
Ladder 18 arrival acknowledged.
00:41
Responding personnel acknowledged.
00:44
Responder units communicating status.
00:46
Squad communicating arrival.
00:48
All units available and operating.
00:50
Copy on availability.
00:53
Reporting unit status update.
00:56
Unit reporting on scene.
00:58
Squad availability confirmed.
01:04
Advised complete evacuation including pets.
01:09
Acknowledged.
01:10
Resource update with parts.
01:13
Engine 57 en route.
01:15
Engine 181 responding.
01:17
Engine 181 arriving.
01:20
First engine arrival confirmed.
01:22
Engine arrival confirmed.
01:25
Engine 36 from Bullport responding.
01:28
Engine 36 arrival confirmed.
01:30
Team arrival confirmed.
01:32
Unit 918 on location.
01:34
Squad 6 on location.
01:36
Squad 6 arrival confirmed.
02:05
Command at Grandview Boulevard.
02:07
Command confirmed.
02:09
Address confirmed near Grandview Boulevard.
02:11
Incident under control due to furnace malfunction.
02:13
Ladder 18, Ladder 79, and Rescue Engine 85 to hold.
02:18
Remaining units including EMS cleared to return.
02:22
Unit for Spring Township near Grandview Boulevard.
02:25
Response held for Rescue Engine 85, Ladder 18, and Ladder 79.
02:30
Malfunction resolved, units, including EMS, returning.
Disclaimer:
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:
Grandview Blvd, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
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