Low-hanging wire prompts safety response near school, Reading PA
Road ClosureResponders attended to a low-hanging wire located near a school. A juvenile was seen trying to interact with the wire, which was found to be near the sidewalk. A coil of wires was also present, appearing intentionally placed. Responders are checking for hazards.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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near Chestnut St, Southern Middle School, Cross Street to Binghamen Street and Orange Street.On South 10th Street, wires down 1735.6.6.825 at Reading.9.6825 at writing, 1737.No way here.One-nine-three-one chest, huh?238.4993-1-7. 4993-1-7.School on South Penn Street, a low-hanging wire not touching the ground.They state it's near the sidewalk area, no smoke or fire, arcing or sparking.They stated they saw a juvenile attempt to play with the wire.First,deputy one.Definitely one.Customs construction, systems reset, and holding were available.Let's see.Engine 1 on location 1739.Car 9.Drive.We got a big coil of what appears to be column wires here on the sidewalk.Looks like it was intentionally placed.You want me to give the poll number to radio?Not far, just report the poll number and then you guys can go available if there's no hazard.
near Chestnut St, Southern Middle School, Cross Street to Binghamen Street and Orange Street.On South 10th Street, wires down 1735.6.6.825 at Reading.9.6825 at writing, 1737.No way here.One-nine-three-one chest, huh?238.4993-1-7. 4993-1-7.School on South Penn Street, a low-hanging wire not touching the ground.They state it's near the sidewalk area, no smoke or fire, arcing or sparking.They stated they saw a juvenile attempt to play with the wire.First,deputy one.Definitely one.Customs construction, systems reset, and holding were available.Let's see.Engine 1 on location 1739.Car 9.Drive.We got a big coil of what appears to be column wires here on the sidewalk.Looks like it was intentionally placed.You want me to give the poll number to radio?Not far, just report the poll number and then you guys can go available if there's no hazard.
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Near Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
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