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Heard on: City of Reading Fire/EMS · 1/17/2026 11:24 AM
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Fire one respond to Rhodes Apartments, (number withheld) Franklin for general fire alarm.
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Fire crews check alarm at Rhodes Apartments

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible alarm activation at Rhodes Apartments near Franklin Street. On arrival, crews reported nothing visible from outside and conducted checks to confirm safety. The alarm appears to have been general, with no confirmed fire at this time.

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Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
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