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Malicious fire alarm pulled on South 3rd St

Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Tower two, (number withheld) South 3rd Street, and I'll take it.
audio iconFire & Arson
S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation near South 3rd Street. Investigation determined it was a deliberate manual pull on the second floor, with no signs of smoke or active fire. The alarm system was reset and units returned to service.

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