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Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a Kroger in Waterville, Ohio, and evacuated the building. The incident was suspected to be an HVAC issue caused by a power surge, with no visible signs of an exterior fire. Crews are inspecting the roof and checking the main fire panel.

Overheated Trigger in Fire Panel

 Command dispatch, it appears to be isolated to an HVAC unit on the roof.

 We've identified which one maintenance is on location and they're going to be addressing that.

 As soon as all crews are ready, they can return to service when ready.

Command dispatch, it appears to be isolated to an HVAC unit on the roof. We've identified which one maintenance is on location and they're going to be addressing that. As soon as all crews are ready, they can return to service when ready.

According to firefighters, the issue is isolated to an HVAC unit on the roof. Maintenance is addressing it, and crews are preparing to leave.

Command dispatch, I'm releasing Engine 91 and Tower 85.

Command dispatch, I'm releasing Engine 91 and Tower 85. Okay, at 1512.

Firefighters are releasing some units from the scene.

 Yeah, Engine 82, we're up here on the 2nd Division fire panel.

 All we have is a supervisory horn strobe trigger.

 Okay, copy. You can back out. Thank you.

Traffic for command. Yeah, Engine 82, we're up here on the 2nd Division fire panel. All we have is a supervisory horn strobe trigger. That's it over here on this panel. Okay, copy. You can back out. Thank you.

Firefighters report a supervisory horn strobe trigger on the second floor panel, with no active fire detected.

 Luke, we have the unit that is causing the issues.

 All units have been disconnected at the panel.

 It's the only one that we have an odor from.

 Do you have the TIC with you and the heat readings?

Okay, one more time. Luke, we have the unit that is causing the issues. I need a TIC up to the roof, though. All right. All units have been disconnected at the panel. Right. It's the only one that we have an odor from. Okay. Do you have the TIC with you and the heat readings? I need a TIC to the roof. I got you. Tower 77, can you facilitate?

Firefighters identified the unit causing the issue and are using a thermal imaging camera on the roof.

 Also letting you know, you do have an employee door on site, Bravo, that is accessible if needed.

Safety in command. Go ahead. Charlie, I have nothing showing. I do see your roof crew. I've got eyes on them. Also letting you know, you do have an employee door on site, Bravo, that is accessible if needed. Copy that, thank you.

Firefighters report no visible fire and confirm a crew is on the roof.

 Command, engine 91, can you make entrance to alpha side opposite the pharmacy and make

 your way upstairs, division 2, to the main fire panel?

Command, engine 91, can you make entrance to alpha side opposite the pharmacy and make your way upstairs, division 2, to the main fire panel? That's clear.

Firefighters are accessing the building to check the main fire panel on the second floor.

 Chief 86 to command, what's the location of the panel?

 Alright, if you're in the back already, check the risers, make sure there's no water flow anywhere.

 We got a crew headed up to the roof to check the HVACs.

 It sounds like it's going to be an HVAC issue with a power surge.

 Okay, 360 has been completed with us and nothing shown from the exterior.

 I just don't know where the entrance is to get to those panels.

Chief 86 to command, what's the location of the panel? Alright, if you're in the back already, check the risers, make sure there's no water flow anywhere. We got a crew headed up to the roof to check the HVACs. It sounds like it's going to be an HVAC issue with a power surge. Okay, 360 has been completed with us and nothing shown from the exterior. I just don't know where the entrance is to get to those panels.

Firefighters suspect an HVAC issue caused by a power surge and are checking the roof. No exterior fire signs.

 Chief 78 on location, Chief 78, ask command.

 Large commercial building, nothing, show evacuation in progress.

 Engine 77, take storefront, do an investigation.

 Okay, we'll take the front of the building.

Mech 78, check lights. Chief 78 on location, Chief 78, ask command. Large commercial building, nothing, show evacuation in progress. Engine 77, take storefront, do an investigation. Second, do take the FTC and stand by. Okay, we'll take the front of the building. Truck 85, en route to Kroger.

Firefighters are evacuating a large commercial building and investigating the reported fire.

 Station 77, Station 85, Station 91, Structure Fire, Kroger 8730, Waterville, Swanton Road,

Station 77, Station 85, Station 91, Structure Fire, Kroger 8730, Waterville, Swanton Road, near Prairie Boulevard, News Channel 7. Station 77, Station 85, Station 91, Structure Fire, Kroger 8730, Waterville, Swanton Road, near Prairie Boulevard.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Kroger.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8730 Waterville Swanton Rd.

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