FIRE - SMOKE INVESTIGATION INDOORS
Btwn BUTTONWOOD ST & PERRY ST
BCE46, Q26, E46
Dispatched 8:55 PM
ETA
6m
DIST
2.7mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Dispatch
SMOKE COMING FROM SINK / RES EVACUATED // COMMAND 2 OPS 8
Caller: RICARDI, PAUL (717-994-6967)
Temp
46°F
Wind
8 SW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
71%
Read off the 3D
Roof about 29 ft up, collapse zone 44 ft
Structure runs past the sampled area; footprint and far sides not read
Size-Up Reference
Wind: 8mph SW
Dark — portable lighting needed
No prior calls
No hydrant data available
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateSmoke from under sink
Residential row building in dense urban block
Daylight hours, clear skies
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Plumbing fire or electrical hazard
Check for active flame, charring at P-trap or supply lines
If electrical smell present, isolate power to under-sink area
Enclosed space with limited ventilation
Smoke may accumulate in kitchen and rise through walls
Use portable lighting for under-sink inspection
Multi-unit row building
Smoke may migrate to adjacent units via shared walls or HVAC
Ask occupant if neighbors report odor or smoke
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear, light wind SW
No weather impact on incident
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke location
Visible smoke from under sink or from kitchen exhaust
Occupant safety
Any evacuation started, occupants accounted for
Active flame or burning smell
Check P-trap, water supply lines, and electrical connections under sink
Neighbors' status
Confirm no smoke/odor reported in adjacent units
🧠 Common Causes
Electrical short in disposal or under-sink wiring
P-trap or water line insulation ignition from heat source
Combustible material (rags, cleaner bottles) near heat