Reading PA Fire Department

Crews were dispatched for a possible structure fire at 319 Schuylkill Ave at 0313. There was one call reporting a fire at that address. On the box were Engines 3, 11, 1, 5 (safety), Ladder 1, Tower 1, Rescue 1, Medic 603, Cars 4 and 9, and 23 was later requested.

Engine 11 arrived on location and reported fire in a vacant lot. The scene, which was the sight of previous fires, was in a stake body truck and it's contents. There was minor extension to the back of 318 McKnight St as well. The fire was knocked quickly and a search of 318 McKnight St proved negative with moderate smoke throughout. A fan was used to clear the smoke of that dwelling and overhaul ensued. The last units cleared the scene a little after 0400.

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