Fire alarm triggered by dust from air compressor, Reading PA


A fire alarm went off at a two-story apartment building on North Second Street. Maintenance said that dust from an air compressor in the basement caused the alarm. Fire crews are on scene checking to make sure there is no fire.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
Sorry, near North Second St. Car here is (number withheld). Near North Second St, there was a narrow fire alarm[1]. Engine 3 and ladder 1 are on scene at a 2-story apartment building at the end of the row. Maintenance reported dust from an air compressor triggered the alarm in the basement. Fire crews are checking to confirm no fire hazard.
Sorry, near North Second St. Car here is (number withheld). Near North Second St, there was a narrow fire alarm[1]. Engine 3 and ladder 1 are on scene at a 2-story apartment building at the end of the row. Maintenance reported dust from an air compressor triggered the alarm in the basement. Fire crews are checking to confirm no fire hazard.
Police codes explained
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fire alarm: Fire Alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601
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