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Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital · 12 hours ago
01:27
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Engine three and tower two to (number withheld) South (number withheld) Street, across from Chestnut Street and Franklin Street.
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They're on apartments.
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Fire crews respond to alarm near South Fifth St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a multi-story apartment building near South Fifth Street in Reading for an automatic fire alarm. Crews reported nothing visible upon arrival and conducted safety checks. No active fire was observed, and the situation appeared contained.

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S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
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