FIRE INVESTIGATION (LOC)
147 HEATHER DR
Btwn AQUETONG RD & LOWER MOUNTAIN RD
E46
Dispatched 9:24 PM
ClearedETA
8m
DIST
3.2mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Dispatch
SMELLS SMOKE OUTSIDE ITA ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-455763
Caller: AMY BATCHRA (215-582-8200)
Temp
51°F
Wind
6 W
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
77%
⚠️ LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION ⚠️
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Size-Up Reference
Wind: 6mph W
Dark — portable lighting needed
No prior calls
No hydrant data available
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
3,153 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire investigation — smoke odor outside
Single-family residential, wood-frame
Related PD report filed (PD26-455763)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Smoke source unknown
Visual confirmation needed on arrival
Check exterior vents, chimney, roof, and HVAC discharge
Wood-frame construction
Fire spread potential if active fire exists
Interior walls may contain fire — probe carefully
Dark conditions
Portable lighting required for exterior and roof survey
Chimney and vent inspection limited until daylight
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear sky, 6 mph westerly wind
Wind may carry smoke away from structure — use odor to trace source
Cool temp (51°F) — if active fire, smoke behavior predictable
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
If chimney fire: visible flame/sparks at crown, heavy smoke column
If HVAC malfunction: continuous odor from roof penetrations
If exterior smoldering (leaves, mulch): wind pushes smoke across property — confirm source before declaring all-clear
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke source
Visible flame, smoke color/location, odor type (wood smoke vs chemical vs electrical)
Occupant interview
When odor started, duration, chimney in use, HVAC operation status