Microwave causes smoke triggering fire alarm, Wyomissing PA


An automatic fire alarm was triggered at a residence near Gail Cir in Wyomissing Borough due to a microwave that did not shut off, causing light smoke inside. The resident used a fan to ventilate the area and was on the line with dispatch. No evacuation was immediately necessary.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Wyomissing Borough, near Gail Cir, automatic fire alarm.
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Station 79, Station 89, Water, 79, Engine 85.
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Wyomissing Borough, near Gail Cir, cross Pine Tree Lane and Bray Circle.
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Automatic fire reported smoke detector Vista 302[2], 07.7.9[1].
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Farmer, Slaughter, Saturday Night's on.
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My phone are responding Ceres M50, near Gail Cir, smoke detector in Vista 302[2].
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Looks like we have the resident on the line now.
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The microwave didn't shut off, causing smoke condition in the room.
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They're using a fan.
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They said they could use a fan to ventilate.
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Do you want the upgrade? You want to keep it as it is.
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Can you read beat that first and copy all that?
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A long question.
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The resident reporting smoke detector in Vista 302[2].
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He was advised to evacuate, says he will, if he needs to.
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It's a microwave that did not shut off, light smoke condition in the room, said he could use the fan to ventilate.
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Do you want it upgraded or do you want it to be kept as a fire alarm?
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Just keep it to follow.
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Receive 0-1021.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
07.7.9: Fire Alarm
[2]
Vista 302: Smoke Detector Activation
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Location mentioned:
Near Gail Cir, Wyomissing, PA 19610
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