Gasoline spill and water heater malfunction prompt evacuation, Laureldale PA


Firefighters responded to a home where a water heater was running despite the power being off. The resident also spilled gasoline in the basement, leading to evacuation for safety.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Florida Del Barrow, 3511, Raymond Street, between King Street and Country Street.
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Instruction investigation. Station 13, Station 66, engine 13, liner 66, engine 66.
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Lower Vettelero, 3511, Raymond Street, between King Street.
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County Street construction investigation port of a hot water heater running in the residence even with the electric off 0.859.
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Where it's engine 66?
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Engine 66.
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Engine 66.
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Engine 66 with 2 and the water with 2 as well.
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Engine at Ladder 66.0901.
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First, Chief 13.
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Chief 13.
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Responding.
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Chief 13, resident reported he had a malfunctioning water heater and then said he also spilled gasoline in the basement.
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Everybody to evacuate. Chief 13 copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Raymond St, Laureldale, PA 19605
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