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Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/17/2026 02:34 PM
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Three officer to four.
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Chief,
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Smoke investigation near N 13th St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke condition at a building near N 13th St in Reading. The source was determined to be normal cooking steam. The alarm system was reset and the building was cleared by firefighters and turned over to security staff.

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N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
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