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SMOKE IN
THE BUILDING: CENTRAL PLAZA
Friday, June
20, 2008
Just after 19:00 hours
Central Village units were dispatched to a report of smoke in the
building at the Central Plaza on E. main Street. ET-197 responded
on the run with six (6) members. First arriving Assistant Chief
Irons (C-297) reported nothing showing from the exterior of a 1-1/2
story ordinary construction. Further investigation revealed a
moderate smoke condition in the Subway Sandwich Shop. Employees
believed the furnace had malfunctioned, producing the smoke. Upon
arrival the crew ET-197 split to accomplish all of the needed tasks.
One group conducted a thorough search of the establishment and adjacent
businesses, while the other crew initiated ventilation and air
monitoring. It was determined smoke from outdoor grilling entered
Subway's A/C unit and was distributed throughout the shop by way of the
ductwork. After certifying the atmosphere, employees were allowed
to re-enter the building. Central Village units cleared the scene
by 20:00 hours. |
