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False fire alarm triggered by cooking at Hancock Blvd, Reading PA

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Near Hancock Blvd, Reading, PA 19607

Fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm near Hancock Boulevard. The resident reported accidentally setting off the alarm while cooking. There was no smoke or fire found.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Cuma Township near Hancock Boulevard automatic fire alarm. Station 42, engine 42,
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ladder 64, engine 669, 1-engine 366. Cuma Township near Hancock Boulevard between High Boulevard and John Glen Avenue.
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Automatic fire alarm 1549.
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System 650, Middick 65-11 works.
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All right.
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The engine 182 is on location.
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However, PD is advising the front door is open for you.
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242 in that puts the engine 1549 near Hancock Boulevard from the alarm company smoke detector zone 54 first floor the resident also called in he accidentally set the alarm off by cooking the smoke is clear the plusing no lights or sirens as possible

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Near Hancock Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
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