False fire alarm near Salem Church caused by burn barrel, Lenhartsville PA
A reported fire near Salem Church was investigated and found to be caused by a burn barrel smoke, raising initial concern in the area.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire / EMS
02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Currently on location near Salem Church; no smoke detected.
00:10
All right, receive.
00:18
For 118-2. Under 182.
00:22
Under 182.
00:25
You can show 18-0 available.
00:28
18-2 available,
00:31
15-7.
00:42
Maxtony Township, 60 Quarry Road, cross street of Cooktown Road for BLS Medical.
01:01
Rescue Engine 85, Ladder 70-9 available.
01:05
Rescue engine 85, live-stay-9, available, 1530.
01:12
Perks, Deputy 85.
01:15
Deputy 85.
01:18
208 Telford Avenue assignments available.
01:23
Affirmative Rescue engine 85 just at the 6th.
01:30
First, engine 40 on location.
01:34
Engine 40 on location, 1540.
01:38
Or 10 to 40.
01:40
Measure 40.
01:43
What was the box number getting to the caller?
01:51
The caller's address was near Old Route 22.
01:56
They reported the issue nearby.
02:03
Alright, we're in the area.
02:04
We don't have any evidence.
02:06
We'll investigate a little further.
02:15
Engine 40.
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Engine 40.
02:23
Near Old Route 22.
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A burn barrel is active.
02:29
It might have smoked a little earlier.
02:31
A new place for you available.
02:34
At 2136 near Route 22, a burn barrel caused the issue.
02:37
Cause identified.
02:39
You're available.
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Location mentioned:
Old U.S. 22, Lenhartsville, PA 19534
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