Structure fire due to pellet stove malfunction, Berks County PA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a structure fire occurred near Ridge Crest Drive in Ruscombmanor Township caused by a pellet stove malfunction. Smoke was reported from the rear of the building. Fire units responded quickly, and an extinguisher was used on the stove. The house had smoke but no confirmed injuries. Firefighters checked for heat in the walls.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Ruscombmanor Township near Ridge Crest Drive
00:04
Structure fire reported caused by pellet stove malfunction.
00:08
Units 34, 5, and 12 responding.
00:12
First assistant 5 on location.
00:14
First assistant 5.
00:15
First.
00:17
Assistant 5 on location.
00:19
Smoke from the rear.
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Checking with the homeowners.
00:22
On location, smoke from the rear.
00:25
First.
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Engine 5 en route, Ruscombmanor Township.
00:29
Engine 5 in route 1307.
00:31
Engine 5, what's your group?
00:34
644. 2.34. 2.34.
00:38
Responding.
00:39
Chief 34 responding near Ridge Crest Drive, call from the homeowner.
00:46
The pellet stove caught fire, still smoldering.
00:49
An extinguisher was used on it.
00:51
The house has smoke.
00:54
Alarms are sounding.
00:56
Assistant 5 on location reports smoke from the rear.
01:00
Received.
01:02
45s around.
01:04
Perks, Tinker 19 are out.
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Tanker 19 are up.
01:08
Perks, assistant 5.
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Assistant 5.
01:12
I'll establish first command.
01:15
I have a pellet stove malfunction.
01:18
My first arriving crew.
01:20
Will come around to the Charlie side with a pick.
01:26
We'll check the wall for heat.
01:29
Stations 34, 5, and 12 to respond at emergency speed.
01:34
Remaining units can come in normal flow.
01:38
Assistant 5 received follow-up on malfunction.
01:42
Will advise the crew.
01:44
130.
01:48
Units assigned to Ruscombmanor Township near Ridge Crest Drive.
01:52
First crew on scene to Charlie side with pick.
01:57
Stations 34, 5, and 12 respond at emergency speed.
02:02
All stations respond normal.
02:05
13 seconds.
02:07
Perch, 31 is reporting.
02:09
Tilly 1 reporting 13.
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Location mentioned:
Ridge Crest Dr, Ruscombmanor Township, PA 19522
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