High carbon monoxide detected at Ritter street home, Reading PA
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Fire & ArsonHigh levels of carbon monoxide were detected due to furnace malfunction at a home near Ritter Street. The furnace was shut down and the property was ventilated naturally. Nearby homes showed either ventilation or no issues.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Near Ritter Street, a high level of carbon monoxide was found in a home due to furnace malfunction.
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The furnace was shut down and tagged by UGI as well as the water here.
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That property was ventilated naturally.
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Nearby property had max readings about 60 parts per million.
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That home was also ventilated naturally.
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And we checked a nearby property with no findings.
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Location mentioned:
Ritter St, Reading, PA 19601
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