Possible gas leak causes dizziness at tire shop, Kutztown PA
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Fire & ArsonFire and emergency medical services responded to Mavis Discount Tire near Kutztown Road in Maidencreek Township after employees reported dizziness and a possible gas leak. One employee left the building feeling sick, and another was lightheaded. There was no gas odor reported, and the building was evacuated as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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02:35
Transcript:
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Second dispatch, Maxtony Township 15104, puts down road at Mavis Discount Tires, between Ivy League Drive and Marion Road for symptoms of dizziness.
00:10
Rescue Engine 46, Rescue Engine 35.
00:13
Second dispatch, Maxtony Township 15104, Putsdown Road at Mavis Discount Tires between Ivy League Drive and Marion Road for possible gas leak symptoms, 1336.
00:30
Works, T35.
00:33
35. T35.
00:36
No covers, 35 will be out momentarily.
00:42
Receive, no cover, 1335.30.
01:04
Toppenborough, 53 East High Street between Hefner Street and Willow Drive for an ALS Medical.
01:10
Station 21, Killer Smedic 565, 565.
01:15
Thompson Barrow.
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East High Street between Hefner Street and Lolo Drive for an ALS Medical, 1339.
01:25
First, Tanger 35.
01:28
Tanger 35.
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Tanger 35.
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Tanger 35. Tanger 35.
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Tanger 35, responding, place, a restroom to 35.
01:49
Received Tanger 35 en route and plans for Rescue Engine 15104, correction 15104 Kutztown Road, Mavis Discount Tire. Call from the general manager who believes there is a gas leak in the building. One employee left sick and had a dizzy episode. There are no odors.
02:09
Another employee is lightheaded and dizzy.
02:13
They were advised to evacuate.
02:18
Checker 35, copy.
02:23
Verkending 1946.
02:25
Rescinding 46.
02:27
Yes.
02:29
Fine.
02:31
Freezie, Brascaund 46, please advise you are off.
02:34
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Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530
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