Hazmat odor investigated in Kutztown University dorm, Kutztown PA
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Fire & ArsonA possible hazardous material odor was reported in a four-story dormitory at Kutztown University, Golden Bear Village South. Fire crews investigated the site, found no significant hazard, no evacuation was ordered, and natural ventilation was recommended.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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First, Ladder 46 on my picture,
00:02
four-story college-style dorm,
00:04
not evacuated, we'll be investigating.
00:07
We get an option.
00:12
Letter 46 on scene, received four-story dorm, nothing showing, not evacuated.
00:18
You can have Fire-Ops 1?
00:27
Units operating Maxatawny Township, Kutztown University, Golden Bear Village South for the hazmat.
00:32
Operations will be on fire Ops 1 after response to 959.
00:35
It works G46.
00:43
G46.
00:46
46.
00:47
Arriving, stop us command on Osloon.
00:53
Arriving, you have command.
00:59
Reictional lateral for off one.
01:03
Go ahead.
01:06
There's a slight odor, nothing major, nothing on the meters.
01:09
I think we should we go with natural ventilation.
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Kutztown, PA 19530
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