FUMES INSIDE STRUCTURE (TAC)
Btwn LAKEVIEW DR & RIVERWOODS DR
TR46, E46, Q46
Dispatched 7:23 PM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1.1mi
HYD
NO
Dispatch
WAS COOKING AND GAS STOVE IS NOT TURNING OFF AND FILLING HOUSE WITH
Caller: LAUREN KLINGER (609-213-3414)
Temp
55°F
Wind
5 ESE
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
73%
Water Supply
W
307 West Riverwoods Drive New Hope
313 W. Riverwoods Drive on front lawn side A, B.
E
201-215 Riverwoods Drive New Hope
On front lawn between 125 & 127 Riverwoods Drive.
Size-Up Reference
Dark — portable lighting needed
No prior calls
Hydrant 313 W. Riverwoods — 249ft W
313 W. Riverwoods Drive on front lawn side A, B.
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
2,878 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highGas stove malfunction — won't shut off, fumes filling house
2-story wood-frame residential
Occupants present and exposed
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Gas accumulation hazard
Vent house immediately on arrival
Check for ignition sources — do not operate electrical switches or create spark
Occupant exposure
Confirm all occupants evacuated before entry
Monitor for CO/gas symptoms — headache, nausea, dizziness
Gas appliance malfunction
Stove burner stuck open or control valve failed
Utility shutoff may be required — locate gas meter and main on approach
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Gas odor
Confirm source — stove burner, control knob, line connection, meter
Occupant status
All evacuated or still inside, any symptoms reported
Stove condition
Burner lit or unlit, dial position, emergency shutoff accessible
Ventilation
Open windows and doors, cross-draft to clear fumes fast
🧠 Common Causes
Burner control knob stuck or detached
Gas valve malfunction — won't close
Loose connection at stove inlet or line
Pilot light or ignition system failure