HVAC unit overheating causes basement haze, no fire, Cary NC

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/28/2025 03:55 PM

Near Ten-Ten Rd Suite, Cary, NC 27518

Firefighters responded to an overheating HVAC unit causing haze in the basement of a building near Ten-Ten Rd Suite (number withheld) in Cary. They investigated a possible gas heat issue in the crawl space and found no fire or hazards. An unrelated smoke alarm upstairs was triggered but was confirmed as a false alarm.

Audio|Source: Wake County Fire

02:35

Transcript:

00:00

We're in the crawl space, I think we have a faulty HVAC unit that just started to heat up.

00:11

Captain (name withheld), could you join me in the crawl space?

00:19

Good thing, officer, 15 driver.

00:24

Repeat your traffic, please.

00:29

You got you a fan front door if you need it.

00:33

Okay, stand by with that.

00:36

We had a slight haze in the basement area and then we were in the crawl space looking at one of the heat units that's gas heat here.

00:45

Is Captain (name withheld) going to be able to join me down here?

00:49

He's on his way too.

00:54

Okay. We've got an outside door to the crawl space on the seaside.

01:00

C.D.

01:06

Corner.

01:07

The rescue one is on 16.

01:19

Engine 6, around 40.

01:29

It came from the alarm company for Suite (number withheld).

01:33

It's going to be the chef's palette.

01:35

Doesn't give a set of activation or any further information.

01:42

And so on Tech40, the alarm company just advised that it is a false alarm.

01:49

They advise that they're not able to cancel it but wanted to notify you that it was false alarm.

01:56

Okay, go ahead and return ladder 3.

01:58

We'll proceed on Nautomerg.

02:00

Denver?

02:04

Three-time...

02:10

...NBC.

02:11

It's going to be on the high risk.

02:15

Three engine six on scene.

02:23

Single story, strip all, another show, and it's uh, it's also a correction, yeah, that's okay.

02:28

Indian 6A correction, yeah, that's okay.

02:33

3 and 4.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near Ten-Ten Rd Suite, Cary, NC 27518

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Cary, NC

Fire alarm activated at residence on Franks Creek Drive

Fire & Arson

10/23/2025 09:02 PM

Franks Creek Dr, Cary, NC 27518

Fire and rescue units responded to a fire alarm from an upstairs smoke detector at a residence near Franks Creek Drive. No fire was found.

Gas Leak Reported Near Plumtree Way in Cary Home

Fire & Arson

10/23/2025 12:33 PM

Near Plumtree Way, Cary, NC 27518

A gas leak was reported in a home near Plumtree Way, Cary. Residents smelled gas inside, possibly from the fireplace. No injuries were reported. Fire units responded to the scene.

Gas leak reported near Kildaire Farm and Banningford Rd

Fire & Arson

10/25/2025 06:35 AM

Banningford Rd & Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518

Fire units responded to a reported gas leak near Kildaire Farm Road and Banningford Road in Cary. A passerby heard and smelled gas hissing from large pipes coming out of the ground. No injuries or illnesses were reported. Crews investigated and identified the source as a relief valve operating normally outside of the neighborhood. No emergency action was required.

Three-vehicle minor traffic incident on Ten-Ten Road

Traffic

10/28/2025 07:42 AM

Ten-Ten Rd, Cary, NC

A minor traffic incident involving three vehicles occurred on Ten-Ten Road in Cary. No injuries were reported. The vehicles involved were a burgundy Honda minivan, a white SUV, and a black Jeep Wrangler.