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Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/12/2026 03:57 PM
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Ladder 66 in place of Engine 66, 1857,
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near Kutztown Road, front of the 4000 block.
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Utility pole snaps causing outage on Kutztown Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible utility issue near the 4000 block of Kutztown Road. A utility pole had snapped, leading to a power outage in the area. There was no visible arcing, sparking, or debris, and the cause was not immediately clear.