Morning Kitchen Fire
TYPE:
Structure Fire
DATE:
Monday June 14
LOCATION:
Tanglewood Apartments - East Grandview Blvd
DESCRIPTION:
Staions 36, 68, 44, and 42 were dispatched for a report of a fire at Tanglewood Apartments on Monday morning June 14th. County dispatch advised Chief 360 that the caller could see fire & smoke in the apartment. A special call for Erie Engine 13 was then requested. Upon arrival of Chief 360 there was nothing showing from the three story garden style apartment building. After investigating it was found that the apartment had heavy smoke inside. First in Engine 423 went in and advised the fire was out and ventilation was needed. Truck 369X was ordered to vent the structure. The incident was handled by Engine 423, Engine 363 and Truck 369X, all other companies staged and returned. The fire started by the occupant accidentally lighting the wrong burner on the stove when attempting to cook food. A pan filled with oil caught fire and extended to the fan above. Heat and smoke damage was contained to the area around the stove. There were no injuries.
COMMAND:
Chief 360
DEPTS:
BVFD: Engines 362 & 363, Truck 369X
Perry HiWay: Engine 423
Erie: Engine 13
Kearsarge: Tower 449
Kuhl Hose: Engine 683 (RIT)
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