Controlled burn observed near lower tracks in Birdsboro, Birdsboro PA


Fire crews responded to smoke seen near the lower tracks across from near Old River Rd and found a controlled burn being monitored by residents. No emergency was present.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
01:23
Transcript:
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We're in the area.
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We see smoke in the distance on the back side of the lower tracks.
00:04
We're going to be checking.
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Here are you, Engine 7 are in the area, the smoke condition in the distance in the back of the tracks.
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1535.
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Engine Tanker 25 from engine 7.
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Go ahead, Agent 7.
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Instead of turning 1 to 724, go straight across with the Hawaii.
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It's back around now, way to the left.
00:23
Copy that. We're coming in on an emergency if you want us to upgrade, we will.
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With ease.
00:27
I knew I could count on you.
00:31
Okay. Engine one available.
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Engine one available, 1536.
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Mark's engine 7.
00:35
Engine 7. Engine 7.
00:37
It's going to be across from near Old River Rd.
00:40
It's a controlled Byrne.
00:41
There is residents there with it.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old River Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508
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