HVAC Unit Overheating

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Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a residence on Solano Way in Fair Oaks, California. The house was evacuated as crews investigated a light haze and strong electrical odor, focusing on the attic to locate the fire's source.

Electrical Smoke Odor From Overheated HVAC Unit

Fire dispatch to Alana command. Fire dispatch. Alana command, it's a terminal, units AOR, engine 108 will remain on scene, in charge, releasing TAC.

Fire dispatch to Alana command. Fire dispatch. Alana command, it's a terminal, units AOR, engine 108 will remain on scene, in charge, releasing TAC. Copy, engine 108 on scene to handle.

One engine unit will remain on scene to handle the situation, while other units are being released.

Yeah, it's about 170. It's heating up. I think that's our problem.

Firefighters suspect the HVAC unit is overheating, likely causing the issue.

 Yeah, the HVAC is on, but it's not spinning. It seems like it seized up.

 The HVAC is on, but the blade is not spinning. It looks like it seized up up here.

108 Captain, rest 20 on team 2. Go ahead, team 2. Yeah, the HVAC is on, but it's not spinning. It seems like it seized up. I'm sorry, say that again? The HVAC is on, but the blade is not spinning. It looks like it seized up up here. Okay. Is it getting hot in the TIC?

According to firefighters, the HVAC unit's blade is not spinning and may have seized up.

Command, I copy. We're going to drop this down, one Engine 108, rescue 201, all units to release.

Firefighters are beginning to release units from the scene as no hazards are present.

 Command, you copy? Engine 108, rescue 20 Wendell.

 360 clear, negative hazards, no signs of smoke or fire.

Hey, Burgum, you get to drop this down? Yeah, us and rescue. Command, you copy? Engine 108, rescue 20 Wendell. Command, copy. 360 clear, negative hazards, no signs of smoke or fire.

Firefighters report no signs of smoke or fire, and no hazards are present.

Engine 31, Engine 21. Go ahead. Engine 108 reported they did have a tripped breaker on the sub panel. Copy, exterior panel looks good. Copy. Command, copy. Command, Rescue 21, Team 2, HVAC's checking out, clear. Command copies, HVAC's checking out, clear. Rescue Team 2, 108, I'm going to turn the HVAC on and see if there's a change. Copy, we'll stand by.

Engine 31, Engine 21. Go ahead. Engine 108 reported they did have a tripped breaker on the sub panel. Copy, exterior panel looks good. Copy. Command, copy. Command, Rescue 21, Team 2, HVAC's checking out, clear. Command copies, HVAC's checking out, clear. Rescue Team 2, 108, I'm going to turn the HVAC on and see if there's a change. Copy, we'll stand by. Okay, I just.

A tripped breaker was found by firefighters on the sub panel, and the HVAC system is clear.

Rescue 21, Team 2. Rescue 21. Hey, Ryan, can you send Team 2 or somebody up to the roof to check the HVAC? Yeah, standby.

Rescue 21, Team 2. Rescue 21. Hey, Ryan, can you send Team 2 or somebody up to the roof to check the HVAC? Yeah, standby. Team 2 is getting on the roof.

Firefighters are checking the HVAC system on the roof for the fire's source.

Command 108, house is evacuated, primary complete. Still trying to locate the source.

 Command copies, house evacuated, primary complete.

 Command copies, 31, 360. All of our units can stage on Solano.

Command 108, house is evacuated, primary complete. Still trying to locate the source. Command copies, house evacuated, primary complete. 31's on scene, we'll grab a 360. Command copies, 31, 360. All of our units can stage on Solano.

The house has been evacuated, and firefighters are still locating the fire's source.

to group. All units 108, we've got a light haze throughout, strong odor of electrical. Let's get the attic checked. Rescue, if you can do that. All units, Engine 21's on scene. We're establishing Solano command. I copy Engine 108's traffic and send the rescue in to assist with that, and we'll start working on a water supply. Send my firefighter up to help with investigation. Rescue 21's on scene. We're going to come up with this with investigation and attic access.

Firefighters on scene report a light haze and strong electrical odor. They are checking the attic and establishing a water supply.

BC7, Engine 108, Engine 31, Engine 21, Rescue 21, Structure Fire, District 108, 4749 Solano

 Way, BC7, Engine 108, Engine 31, Engine 21, Rescue 21, Operations A6.

BC7, Engine 108, Engine 31, Engine 21, Rescue 21, Structure Fire, District 108, 4749 Solano Way, BC7, Engine 108, Engine 31, Engine 21, Rescue 21, Operations A6.Medic 63, medical aid level 2.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4749 Solano Way.

Electrical Smoke Odor From Overheated HVAC Unit

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