Carbon monoxide detector triggers evacuation at residence, Reading PA
Fire & ArsonFire and EMS responded to a residence near Locust St for a carbon monoxide detector sounding in the basement. There was a reported odor of gas at the rear of the residence, and several occupants had symptoms like difficulty breathing and dizziness. Residents were advised to evacuate.
Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Attention engine 9, ladder 3, rescue 1, medic 9.
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Near Locust St.
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The hazmat[1] with symptoms, and odor of gas, the rear of the residence, with a CETTECTA activated inside,
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17, 16.
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Ladder 3, near Locust.
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Ladder 3 in route 1717.
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Thank you, John, that was.
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Engine 9 in Route 1770.
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Star 7 is from a look.
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R7 in Route 1718.
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This call came to us from UGI.
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They received a call from the premise.
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They're en route.
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The premise stated they had a CO detector sounding in the basement and they have an odor of gas in the rear of the residents.
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Also stated there was a minimum number of occupants feeling sick at the residents.
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They were advised to evacuate.
Police codes explained
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hazmat: Hazardous materials incident
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Location mentioned:
Near Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
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