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Rubbish Fires and Smoke Reported at Multiple Philadelphia SitesPhiladelphia PA

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W Girard Ave & N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

The fire department received multiple reports of rubbish fires and smoke at various locations in Philadelphia, including near Girard Avenue and 54th Street, and near Marco Street and Westminster Avenue. Upon arrival at the 54th Street location, no active fire was found, but smoke was noted on the highway. Additionally, a second alarm fire broke out near Meadow Street, prompting a large response from fire units. The incidents involved investigating rubbish burning and managing a significant fire at the Meadow Street location.

Audio|Source: Philadelphia Fire - South Fire/South Medics
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Transcript:
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That's engine 41, a 51st, section 54th Street, Girard Avenue for rubbish fire. NCA 41 was fine, 54th Street, right,
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Avenue for rubbish, operating north-south fire ban.
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8.23B.
00:16
23B.
00:28
Let's arrive at engine 13 to swap out our NBC.
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Fire yet 7, we will be available a minute.
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Firmative. Agent 41.
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No, Agent 41.
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540 Drive, rubbish.
00:43
Firmative, smoke on the highway.
00:46
Senate 25th Point in Somerset, 4thept in progress in front of the point of store, signal with a gray in pant and he does look back. There's no flash on the door. There's no flash on the door.
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Engine 41.
01:01
Under 41 for seat.
01:05
On location, nothing shown. Anything further or just one call?
01:11
Just one call. They said they smell smoke on the highway, so it didn't see anything.
01:17
So, they didn't see anything.
01:20
35, you guys are working on our refusal.
01:26
Full 16, respond to Marco and Westminster for rubbish fire. Phone 16, respond to Markoo Street and Westminster Avenue for rubbish operating south Friday, Man.
01:52
(number withheld) Logistics company, phone 33.
02:00
(number withheld) Taylor Street, clear.
02:05
Copy.
02:10
Second alarm[1] on box 1425 fires located near Meadow Street. Thompson respond and operate on the north firebed.
02:22
foam 33, engine 38, fire 20,
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tiny, logistics officer.
02:28
Italian, Battalion Force Safety Officer,
02:31
929. Second alarm[1] on Box 1425, fire is located near Meadow Street,
02:37
sponsor-spot and operating north firebed.
02:40
And in 63 Logistics Company,
02:42
phone 33, engine 38, fire 20, Battalion 8 logistics officer.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Second alarm: Upgraded fire response level requesting additional companies/resources beyond the initial assignment

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W Girard Ave & N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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