Issue Isolated to AC Unit

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Firefighters responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at Tire Kingdom in Sarasota, Florida, but found no active fire. Instead, they discovered a smoke-filled room, likely caused by a recently serviced AC unit, and began ventilating the building.

Smoke Condition in Room at Tire Kingdom

 After investigating, we believe we have isolated the issue to the AC unit on the roof.

 Copy. After investigation, isolated issue to AC on the roof. Command.

 Personnel on scene have been instructed to leave the power off.

 They're going to have an AC guy come out in the morning and check the building.

Go ahead, command. After investigating, we believe we have isolated the issue to the AC unit on the roof. Copy. After investigation, isolated issue to AC on the roof. Command. Personnel on scene have been instructed to leave the power off. They're going to have an AC guy come out in the morning and check the building. All units becoming available. I copy.

Firefighters have isolated the issue to the AC unit on the roof and instructed personnel to keep the power off.

Truck 1's on their way with their monitor, do a walk-through.

 You can go ahead and start putting that unit back together.

 I think we've isolated it to the AC unit on the roof.

Truck 1's on their way with their monitor, do a walk-through. Truck 86, command. You can go ahead and start putting that unit back together. I think we've isolated it to the AC unit on the roof. Copy that, we'll put it back together.

Crews are reassembling the AC unit on the roof after isolating the issue to that unit.

 AC unit's currently running. We have two panels off. It smells smoky inside, but we can't see any burnt wires.

District 2, Truck 86. AC unit's currently running. We have two panels off. It smells smoky inside, but we can't see any burnt wires. Copy that. Command District 2.

Firefighters report an odor of smoke inside an AC unit with no visible burnt wiring. The unit remains operational.

We took off one panel. It smelled smoky, but we didn't see anything burn inside there.

 We're just taking one panel now to check another location.

We took off one panel. It smelled smoky, but we didn't see anything burn inside there. We're just taking one panel now to check another location.

Firefighters are checking another area after detecting a smoky smell behind a panel.

All units, command, be advised, power is on.

 Command from Engine 26, the tripped breaker is the building sign. Do you want us to reset that or leave it tripped?

All units, command, be advised, power is on. Command, Truck 86 on the roof. Command from Engine 26, the tripped breaker is the building sign. Do you want us to reset that or leave it tripped? Standby, I'm powering the AC on now.

Units are investigating a condition involving a tripped breaker; the AC unit is being powered on for testing.

Command from Truck 86, FPL just arrived. Okay, copy. FPL on scene. Thank you.

Utility workers have arrived to assist with the investigation.

Command, Truck 86. Truck 86, command, go ahead. There's one AC unit on the roof. We checked it. There's no signs of any smoke, heat, or fire from it with the TIC or visual. Okay, 10-4. Why don't you guys come on down just for safety reasons due to weather, and then I'm going to have Engine 22 double check with staff on scene, see if there's multiple air conditioners. Truck 86, copy that.

Command, Truck 86. Truck 86, command, go ahead. There's one AC unit on the roof. We checked it. There's no signs of any smoke, heat, or fire from it with the TIC or visual. Okay, 10-4. Why don't you guys come on down just for safety reasons due to weather, and then I'm going to have Engine 22 double check with staff on scene, see if there's multiple air conditioners. Truck 86, copy that.Copy, Fire 11, available. Available.

Crews report no smoke, heat, or fire from the AC unit on the roof. Further checks are ongoing.

I got Engine 22 working on that ventilation right now.

I got Engine 22 working on that ventilation right now. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are preparing to ventilate smoke from the building.

 We've got a ladder on the Charlie side to the roof. If you need anything, I can check up there.

 I'd like to check the AC units. I believe it's going to be an AC unit that was supplying the office.

 Initial reports were smoke coming from the vents, and there was a previous work going on here on the AC unit.

Truck 86, command, go ahead. We've got a ladder on the Charlie side to the roof. If you need anything, I can check up there. I'd like to check the AC units. I believe it's going to be an AC unit that was supplying the office. Initial reports were smoke coming from the vents, and there was a previous work going on here on the AC unit.

Firefighters suspect the smoke is coming from an AC unit that was recently worked on.

 We do have a smoke-filled room here. I got the guys going on air, making entry. They're getting some tick readings.

Command for safety. Engine 22, command. Safety, go ahead. We do have a smoke-filled room here. I got the guys going on air, making entry. They're getting some tick readings.

Firefighters have discovered a smoke-filled room and are investigating further with equipment.

 I want to verify the address. 2348 South Sam Miami Trail, Tire Kingdom. Is that correct?

 Okay. Engine 22 is on scene. We have nothing visible. I've got a 360 in the vehicle. Stand by. Engine 22 is going to be in command.

 Copy, nothing visible. 360 complete in command. Engine 22.

Dispatch from Engine 22. Engine 22. I want to verify the address. 2348 South Sam Miami Trail, Tire Kingdom. Is that correct? That's affirmative. Okay. Engine 22 is on scene. We have nothing visible. I've got a 360 in the vehicle. Stand by. Engine 22 is going to be in command. Copy, nothing visible. 360 complete in command. Engine 22.

Firefighters are on the scene investigating a 911 report of a fire at Tire Kingdom. No signs of fire were found.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2348 S Tamiami Trl.

Smoke Condition in Room at Tire Kingdom

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