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Hissing noise possibly from burst pipe in vacant house, Scranton PA

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Reported: 12/10/2025 04:23 PM

E Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18505

According to the dispatch call, units responded to a vacant house near East Mountain Road where a hissing noise was reported. The back door was open and a light on in the basement. Initial checks suggest a possible burst pipe in the basement.

Audio|Heard on: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties Fire / EMS

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02:23

Transcript:

00:00

Lackawanna County, dispatching engines and respond near East Mountain Road.

00:05

They report a hissing noise coming from the building.

00:10

Lackawanna County, 10 response,

00:13

near East Mountain Road, front house.

00:15

All are reporting hissing coming from the building.

00:18

Directions are Arnold-Dousew Lane and Oswald Avenue.

00:27

Hello.

00:38

We also have the Nosser heading over with you.

00:41

The caller advised that the back door of the house is open and a light is on in the basement, but the house has been vacant for about three to four years.

00:56

(name withheld).

01:01

At Barnsley is that the (number withheld).

01:10

Wayne County Cottage 1321 the Com Center.

01:21

Wayne County Cottage 1321 the Com Center, 1930.

01:30

QBH1, Subtlanta County.

01:37

QBH1.

01:39

Completed Wilson and returning.

01:44

Completed from Wilson returning, 1931.

01:59

Upon initial investigation, it seems as though it could possibly be a burst pipe in the basement.

02:07

However,

02:08

based on prior info that no one has been there for a long time and the back door is open,

02:15

can you confirm if police are on the way?

02:19

Step 4, possible burst pipe in basement, EMS is on the way.

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Location mentioned:

E Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18505

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