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possible gas leak and heater explosion at residence, Reading PA

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Near Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602

Emergency crews responded to a possible gas leak or heater explosion at a residence near Chestnut Street. The caller reported the house shaking and smell of gas. Residents were advised to evacuate while the utility company was on the way.

Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Respond, near Chestnut Street, between Capitol Terrace and Wymer Street for have met, 1551.
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Okay,
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near Chestnut.
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Yeah,
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Paolo. Measure 1.123, Chestnut.
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Daniel.
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Rescue near Chestnut.
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Hey, rescue one.
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Call for near Chesson.
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Call for near Chesm Street, third-party call from UGI.
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Caller reporting sounds like the heater exploded when turned on, house shakes.
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There is an order of gas inside or advised to evacuate, UGI is en route.

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Near Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602

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