Smoke report found to be backyard grilling, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke near Culvert and Spring Garden Streets in Reading. The smoke was determined to be from residents properly using a backyard grill near Muhlenberg Street. No fire services were needed.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine One,
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Culvert and Spring Garden.
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Engine One, all right, 1915.
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Car Four, Culvert and Spring Garden.
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Car Four,
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One call from a passerby reporting smoke in the area coming from someone's backyard near Shober’s Building.
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Reference to 400 block of Spring Garden.
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Engine One's in the area.
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Engine One, the area is 2000.
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Engine One to Car Four.
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Car Four.
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Chief, this is going to be smoke from a backyard grill near Muhlenberg Street.
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It's really no services for us.
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Is it far enough away from the building? They use it appropriately.
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Yes, it appears to be.
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Then wish them a Merry Christmas and let's go home.
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Car 4 radio? Car 4.
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Smoke in the area is result of residents properly using a backyard grill.
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There are no fire department services needed.
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You can show the assignment available.
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Copy, residents properly using an outdoor grill, no fire services needed.
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Assignment available 2003.
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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:
Muhlenberg St, Reading, PA 19602
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