Strong electrical burning odor reported in residence, Birdsboro PA
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Emergency responders investigated a strong electrical burning odor at a residence near Boyertown Pike in Exeter Township. There was no smoke or fire, but a disabled person was inside and could not be moved from the home.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Exeter Township near Boyertown Pike between Shofers Road and Old Fritztown Road for a structure investigation.
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Station 25, engine tanker 25, Exeter Township,
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near Boyertown Pike between Shofers Road and Old Fritztown Road.
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Structure investigation reported a strong odor of electrical burning.
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First question twenty-clock in round the place of the engine tanker.
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Press the engine 25 in Routenplace of the engine tanker, 1016.
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Near Boyertown Pike to check for a strong electrical burning odor.
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No smoke or flame detected.
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They're requesting you go to the back door to enter the residence.
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The odor is only in the kitchen and there is a disabled occupant who cannot be removed from the residence.
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There's no ramp at the location.
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Location mentioned:
Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, PA 19508
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