False fire alarm sparks evacuation at Lynnwood senior apartments, Lynnwood WA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a fire alarm at Lynnwood's Wood Senior Apartments, where burning food in a microwave caused smoke and evacuation. No fire or injuries occurred; ventilation cleared the smoke.
Audio|Source: Snohomish County Fire Event/Secondary Response
04:58
Transcript:
00:00
Wood Senior Apartment Complex, near Scriber Lake Road.
00:04
Ladder 14 paged out to a commercial fire alarm for a smoke detector.
00:14
Near apartment 407, just before this call came out.
00:19
Fire alarm is going off and residents smell something burning.
00:22
No flames visible.
00:24
Residents are evacuating.
00:25
No property management on site today.
00:55
Engine 15 on scene of a four-story senior facility, investigating floor 4.
01:10
Hold the alarm, offensive strategy established with command.
03:41
Access to apartment 406 obtained.
03:44
Burnt food in microwave, no fire present.
03:49
Ventilation needed to clear the smoke.
03:58
Cancel incoming units except engine 15, ladder 14, and 818.
04:26
Panel reset and fan deployment underway.
04:35
Box fan found on site to assist ventilation.
04:55
Thanks for the help and quick response.
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Location mentioned:
Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood, WA 98036
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