Gas line struck causing leak near Whitfield Boulevard, Reading PA
Fire & ArsonA construction company struck a natural gas line near Whitfield Boulevard in Spring Township, causing an active gas leak. Fire and hazardous materials teams are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Spring Township near Whitfield Boulevard Crusher J. Lehman, Independence Drive, the Hazmat.
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Station 85, Station 79, engine 85, ladder 79, engine 182. Spring Township near Whitfield Boulevard, Cresher Jay Lane and Independence Drive.
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A hazmat reported a gas line struck 1017.
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Station 61 officer in charge called Communication Center for advisory information, 1017.
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For 235. 235.
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285.
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No need to cover 185.
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And did you get a hold of rescue engine an EMS? I was on my way to check on them.
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Copy no covers. It says it looks like we made contact with them.
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Crazy.
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6-7-1-1 months.
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1-1.
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For exploratory teams responding in place of engine 182.
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PD is requesting you step it up.
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Apparently the toe is amputated and he may now be having a cardiac issue.
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Okay.
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It's not already seen around in place of engine 18 to 1019.
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It's going to be near Whitfield Boulevard of National Gas leak.
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A construction company hit a gas line and it's actively leaking.
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Location mentioned:
Near Whitfield Blvd, Reading, PA 19609
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