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Smoke from cooking triggers alarm near N 5th St

Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
00:43
00:00
Engine 2035.
audio iconFire & Arson
N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a general fire alarm at an apartment building near N 5th St in Reading. Crews found smoke that appeared to come from cooking inside one of the units. The situation was checked and the alarm system was reset after confirming no active fire.

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