Gas meter leak prompts evacuations in Reading, Reading PA


Radio reports a gas leak from a meter near Winchester Court between Winfield Road and Warwick Court. Residents were evacuated. Fire, rescue, and hazmat units, plus a tanker, were sent to the scene. A separate caller reported a person with asthma at one (name withheld) Circle.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
Township near Winchester Court between Winfield Road and Warwick Court for hazmat[1] Station 25 engine tango 25 XR Townships near Winchester Court between Windfield Road and Warwick Court for hazmat leaks from the meter 1317 17 Responding near Winchester Court was (name withheld) note line. They will be. Leak from the meter, everyone's evacuated. Third, send a tanker 25 respondent. Engine tanker 25 is in route 1318. VGI and (name withheld). Rescue Engine 25 affirmative. Racy's. Rescue Engine 25. I'm like. We advise we're getting another call for asthma at one (name withheld) Circle. Deputy 25. I've got curse.
Township near Winchester Court between Winfield Road and Warwick Court for hazmat[1] Station 25 engine tango 25 XR Townships near Winchester Court between Windfield Road and Warwick Court for hazmat leaks from the meter 1317 17 Responding near Winchester Court was (name withheld) note line. They will be. Leak from the meter, everyone's evacuated. Third, send a tanker 25 respondent. Engine tanker 25 is in route 1318. VGI and (name withheld). Rescue Engine 25 affirmative. Racy's. Rescue Engine 25. I'm like. We advise we're getting another call for asthma at one (name withheld) Circle. Deputy 25. I've got curse.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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hazmat: Hazardous Materials Incident
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Location mentioned:
Near Winchester Ct, Reading, PA 19606
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