False fire alarm caused by burnt toast in Estes Park, Estes Park CO
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a report of a structure fire near South St. in Estes Park. Upon arrival, the cause was found to be smoke from burnt toast in a toaster. No fire or hazards were present, and the alarm system was reset. All units were cleared from the scene.
Audio|Source: Estes Valley Fire
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Transcript:
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Command.
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Command, go ahead.
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We can slow all units down at this time.
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Copy all units en route to near South St.
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Brain Avenue can downgrade 806.
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In command continuing, it was not a light fixture that was on fire or smoking.
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It was smoke from a toaster, burnt toast.
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They saw smoke reflection in the canister.
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What I was mistaken with strobes was actually a light in the dining room.
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So at this time you can show no hazards and you can show all findings to clear.
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I'll be on the scene for just a few minutes making sure the system stays reset.
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Copy. Okay.
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Vigit 71.
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Go ahead.
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Please confirm cancellation.
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Pay for all if our units can cancel.
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Copy that, thank you.
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Command, command,
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go ahead. Command, go ahead.
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I met with property manager on site.
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I also checked the alarm panel.
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The alarms would reset, no active issues, no hazards at site.
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So it was just burnt toast and a toaster that caused the smoke detectors to go off.
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Again, what I saw was reflections from the sunlight coming through the dining room.
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So no strobes, no active hazards.
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You can show everything being reset.
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I'm back in service.
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Clear. Command, turning in.
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Copy 808.
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Estes Park, CO 80517
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