Reading PA Fire Department

Box 81 was dispatched early this afternoon for a reported fire at 128 West Oley Street. According to reports, a family at home at the time was alerted to a fire by a smoke detector. Firefighters arrived and discovered a small fire in a basement closet. The fire was extinguished within a few minutes and the home cleared of smoke. The Fire Marshal responded and is investigating the possibility of an electrical malfunction.

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also today, a vehicle caught fire on Fairview Street this morning around 10:00 after the operator contiously 'spun the tires' in an attempt to get out of a parking space. According to FF M. Lessar, from Engine 13, the fire actually began after the exaust overheated after being blocked by the snow. The Fire Marshal's office investigated.

These photos were sent in to us by Vincent W., a neighbor, who witnessed the incident. Thanks to Vincent who also wrote, "They (firefighters) did a good job by the way as always"

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