Reading PA Fire Department

Box 74 at 15:58 for a reported fire at 522 Schuylkill Ave. Heavy smoke 2nd floor on approach. Crews advanced a single handline up the stairs and used a thermal imaging camera to locate the seat of the fire and check for victims.

A double wide apartment over a former liquor store, the apartment received heavy damage. Smoke and heat throughout plus some extension. Occupants were 2 men who were questioned by police. Investigation is continuing. Some units were on the scene for more than two

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