Automatic Fire Alarm Due to Burnt Paper Towels at 815 Franklin Street

Summary: An automatic fire alarm was triggered at the Rhodes Department, located at 815 Franklin Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. Fire units responded to the alarm and investigated the source, focusing on apartments on the sixth floor. The investigation determined that the alarm was caused by burnt paper towels during cooking, resulting in a minor smoke condition. The alarm was confirmed as false, and no fire or injuries were reported. The scene was cleared and the alarm panel was restored.