WIRES BURNING INSIDE (TAC)
2956 RIVER RD
Btwn ELY RD & CENTER BRIDGE RD/
TR46 HCT471 E46 Q46
Dispatched 2:11 AM
ClearedETA
6m
DIST
3.2mi
HYD
NO
Dispatch
SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC IN HOME NO SMOKE OR FLAMES ADV TO EVAC ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-465162
Caller: LINDSEY MCKINNEY (609-915-7423)
Temp
37°F
Wind
3 WSW
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
92%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Size-Up Reference
Address for PECO: 2956 RIVER RD
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
1,231 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateOdor of burning plastic reported inside home
No visible smoke or flames per dispatch
Electrical hazard — wires burning inside indicates arc fault or short
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Electrical fire hazard
Arc fault or short in wall/attic may be hidden
Cut power at main before interior investigation
Occupant evacuation incomplete
Dispatch notes advise evacuation — confirm all occupants out and accounted for on arrival
Hidden fire in concealed spaces
Plastic odor suggests wire insulation burning — fire may be in walls, attic, or crawlspace
Thermal imaging and probe inspection critical
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Cold, clear conditions favor fire detection via thermal imaging
Low wind (3 mph) — minimal fire spread pressure
Humidity 92% — reduces visibility if smoke develops
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Concealed electrical fire risk — slow combustion in wall cavities may show little external sign
Smoke/flame may not appear until fire breaks through drywall or emerges in attic
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Occupant status
Are all residents outside and accounted for? Any re-entry attempts?
Odor source location
Trace burning plastic smell — kitchen, basement, attic, or wall cavity?