As reported

Fireball over Hellertown, PA

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The report, as filed

Witnessed bright orange fireball with trail descend then hover, move, then hover again over Hellertown, PA.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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