Smoke in basement at Allentown residence mistaken for steam, Allentown PA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, smoke reported in basement of residence near West Union Street in Allentown was identified as steam from hot water equipment. A resident using oxygen was unable to evacuate.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton County West and Northern Lehigh County
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Allentown is near West Union Street, crossier 7th and 6, midside hazard.
00:05
Station 37-136, Allentown near West Union Street, Crozier 7th and 6th and 6 inside hazard.
00:31
Near West Union Street, fire department dispatched for smoke in the basement.
00:38
They stated that was actually the hot water with light blue, possibly steam, remind to evacuate the residents to someone there being on oxygen.
00:51
Near West Union.
01:04
Correction on my dispatch there, it's actually the wife is unable to evacuate because she is on oxygen.
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Location mentioned:
Union St, Allentown, PA 18101
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