Smoldering Booklet Left On Top Of Furnace Triggers Smoke Detector
Incident Type:
Structure
Dispatch:
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 6:37am
Arrival:
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 6:43am
Address:
300 block S. Park Street
Madison, WI
Madison, WI
Narrative:
A smoke detector saved one household from greater harm when it provided early warning of a book smoldering atop the furnace downstairs.
One occupant woke up to the sound of the alarm. After discovering smoke in the basement, Engine Company 4 was summoned to investigate. Firefighters found a smoldering paper booklet smoldering on top of the furnace. Firefighters took the smoldering items outside and tossed snow on them.
Ladder Company 1 helped ventilate the building. No other areas or items were damaged in the basement furnace area. Engine Company 4 checked both apartments to ensure they were free of smoke. The furnace itself was working properly.
Posted 01/30/2019 - 9:32am
Contacts:
Cynthia Schuster (Public Information Officer)