Small fire caused by malfunctioning equipment near Ash Street railroad, Reading MA
Fire & ArsonPolice and fire crews responded to a small outside fire near the railroad crossing by Walgreens on Ash Street. The fire was caused by malfunctioning hydraulic or electrical equipment related to rail operations. An MBTA representative was on scene, power was cut, and repairs were underway.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
02:41
Transcript:
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Bring the police and fire units.
00:04
Report of an outside fire at the railroad crossing near Ash Street by Walgreens.
00:19
95 will takeoff.
00:25
Countful.
00:32
1-1395.
00:34
5.
00:38
Steve, I'm passing McDonald's, I like to take a look.
00:43
This is probably just a switch.
00:50
Class 3-0.
01:00
Boxes 5-2-1 at 5522, Home Depot, Jordan, and street parks only.
01:12
As that box is 5-2-1, 5521, 5521, and street blocks only.
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Jobbio.
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Reefie.
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Reefie. Firenion 4.
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3104.
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I'll see an investigating.
01:34
Investigating.
01:36
Investigating.
01:39
Okay,
01:41
located the issue, the malfunctioning, hydraulic, electric gear.
01:45
There's a small fire.
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We have an MBTA rep on scene.
01:52
Rain fire has that small malfunctioning gear,
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MBTA rep on scene.
02:10
Okay, spoke to the MBTA rep.
02:12
This is secondary to powering up as if it's snowmelters for the season.
02:17
Power has been cut to that, they're making repairs.
02:19
Forward clear turning.
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The 20 fire has that MPCA on-team making repairs and support clear returns.
02:34
One person ready.
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Yes, sir.
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I'll be right.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Ash St, Reading, MA
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