Possible electrical fire near South Jackson St, Pottsville PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Pottsville City responded to a possible electrical fire near South Jackson Street. A child reported that a heater had been plugged in, causing a power outage and a burning smell. Occupants were advised to evacuate as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Schuylkill County Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire 68, Pottsville City Fire Department,
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near South Jackson Street.
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Electrical fire in a residence.
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68, Pottsville City Fire, near South Jackson Street, electrical fire in a residence, (number withheld).
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(number withheld), right?
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Chief 688 is responding.
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Chief Six, City Eight,
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Twenty Thirty Nine.
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Got a call from a child.
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There's a language barrier with the parents.
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The child said the parents plugged their heater into the wall and the power went out and it smells like something is burning.
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They were advised to evacuate.
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Bravo One is the channel.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Jackson St, Pottsville, PA 17901
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