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Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 18 hours ago
01:29
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Call for (number withheld) Hollywood Drive, say transformer sparking then the power went out, nothing further.
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Berks Engine 4?
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Transformer sparks cause power outage near Hollywood Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible transformer malfunction causing a power outage near Hollywood Drive in Reading. Crews confirmed there was no active fire and utilities were notified. The area remained without power for a period while the issue was being assessed.

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Hollywood Dr, Reading, PA 19606
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