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False fire alarm at residential building in Spring TownshipReading PA

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Near Springside Dr E, Reading, PA 19607

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a residential building near Springside Drive East in Spring Township. The alarm was caused by a malfunctioning hardwired system in the building's common area. No fire was found, and units were recalled.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Spring Township 406, Springside Drive East, first floor, cross-roadway to Springside Drive.
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Narrow-Mack fire alarm, Engine 182 covering for Engine 36.
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Spring Township, 406, Springside Drive East, cross-street Springside Drive.
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On the first floor, it would be audible fire alarms, 0615.
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So this is 36 of the responding to what we are.
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They're changing continues responding.
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Are you responding if you can switch to a fire problem?
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Disregard.
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Stay on Alpha.
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Fine.
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3-3 malfunctioning hardwire alarm system in the common areas.
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You can hold the assignment to engine 85 recall balance.
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Have you hold to engine 85, recall the balance.
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All units responding 406 Springside Drive East can recall.
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With the exception of Engine 85, all units are available, 062.

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Near Springside Dr E, Reading, PA 19607

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