Crews respond to 2-alarm structure fire in Reading | Reading Area

BERKS COUNTY, Pa. – A two-alarm structure fire broke out early Sunday afternoon on S. 19th St. in Reading, the Mt. Penn Fire Department said on social media.

Fire crews were dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday, with several other mutual aid companies on the second alarm to assist, officials said.

According to the fire department, crews assisted with extensive overhaul and were able to clear the scene shortly after 1 p.m.