Name: Overheated Outlet From Space Heater video
Uploaded: 2026-05-17T06:03:54.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at a San Francisco building but found no visible smoke upon arrival. The issue was traced to an overheated outlet from a space heater, and additional units were canceled.

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Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at a San Francisco building but found no visible smoke upon arrival. The issue was traced to an overheated outlet from a space heater, and additional units were canceled.

Overheated Outlet From Space Heater

Control 3, Battalion 9. Battalion 9, go ahead. 438 Capitol is an overheated outlet from a space heater. Power's been shut off to the outlet. Tenants are going to replace the outlet and get an electrician to inspect the electrical system. You can show Battalion 9, TAC 9 in service. Company's in on their own. Battalion 9, message received.

Firefighters identified an overheated outlet from a space heater as the cause and are clearing out.

Control 3, Battalion 9. Battalion 9, go ahead. Hey, we're going to cancel the box. We're going to hold Engine 33, Truck 15, Battalion 9.

 Canceling the box, 438 Capitol, holding Engine 33, Truck 15, and Battalion 9. Message received.

Control 3, Battalion 9. Battalion 9, go ahead. Hey, we're going to cancel the box. We're going to hold Engine 33, Truck 15, Battalion 9. Canceling the box, 438 Capitol, holding Engine 33, Truck 15, and Battalion 9. Message received.

Response of additional units has been canceled, keeping only essential personnel on scene.

Engine 33 on scene, 438 Capitol Ave. Two-story, type 5, nothing showing from the street. RP outside, we're to follow on the TAC.

 Engine 33 on scene, 438 Capitol, two-story, type 5, nothing showing from the street. The RP is outside.

Engine 33 on scene, 438 Capitol Ave. Two-story, type 5, nothing showing from the street. RP outside, we're to follow on the TAC. Engine 33 on scene, 438 Capitol, two-story, type 5, nothing showing from the street. The RP is outside.

Firefighters are on scene at the building but report no visible smoke from the street.

Box 8374, location 438 Capitol, cross of Fairlands and Lobos. Units due, engine 33, engine 19, engine 43, truck 15, truck 19, battalion 9, battalion 8, division 3, rescue 2, medic 512, respond on A3, TAC 9, reports of smoke in the building.

 box 8374, location 438 Capitol, cross of Fairlands and Lobos. Units due, engine 33, engine 19, engine 43, truck 15, truck 19, battalion 9, battalion 8, division 3, rescue 2, medic 512, respond on A3.

Box 8374, location 438 Capitol, cross of Fairlands and Lobos. Units due, engine 33, engine 19, engine 43, truck 15, truck 19, battalion 9, battalion 8, division 3, rescue 2, medic 512, respond on A3, TAC 9, reports of smoke in the building. box 8374, location 438 Capitol, cross of Fairlands and Lobos. Units due, engine 33, engine 19, engine 43, truck 15, truck 19, battalion 9, battalion 8, division 3, rescue 2, medic 512, respond on A3.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 438 Capitol Ave.

Overheated Outlet From Space Heater

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