Wednesday, August 3, 2011

ELECTRICAL CONDITION, 477 FLAMINGO AVE

ELECTRICAL CONDITION, 477 FLAMINGO AVE

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Stations 225, 221, 222 and 227 were dispatched around 3:48pm for a possible structure fire at 477 Flamingo Avenue. Dispatch reported a haze and odor of smoke in the electrical breaker room. 221 Deputy was first on scene and reported nothing showing from the exterior, going in to investigate. 221 Deputy reported a problem with the electrical junction box and requested a thermal imaging camera from the first in engine. 227 Engine took position at the hydrant in front of the structure while 221 Squad crew went in with a TIC to assist with interior operations. 222 units were disregarded while in route. 225 Engine arrived with 225 Assistant assuming command. Problem was limited to the main breaker switch. Power was isolated to the breaker and the electric company was notified. The building electrician arrived on scene and the structure was turned over to them. All fire units returned in service.</p>

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