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Smoke from cooking triggers alarm near Rockland StReading PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to smoke caused by cooking near Rockland Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The smoke was contained to a common area. Crews ventilated the building and reset the systems.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:36
Transcript:
00:00
Smoke from cooking probably down in the fan.
00:03
Okay.
00:04
That place is a nightmarish event.
00:08
Ladder three filler, you guys are going to have to come down to the lobby and get me.
00:12
On my way.
00:13
Ladder three driver to nine driver.
00:16
Yeah, I'll look at it.
00:18
Looks like it's clear.
00:21
All right.
00:24
Near Rockland St.
00:25
Common area.
00:27
Smoke from cooking.
00:30
Crews mechanically ventilated.
00:32
Systems didn't reset.
00:33
They'll make themselves available on the building.
00:35
Rescue received, you're available.

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Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604

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