Overheated Popcorn Machine Sparks Fire at Signature Brands Factory
1930 SW 38th Ave
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Summary
- Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands in Ocala, Florida, caused by an overheated pipe on a commercial popcorn maker that ignited the building's ceiling. The building was evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no flames were initially visible.
Timeline
Crews used approximately 750 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters removed ceiling tiles to access the flames.
Officials say an overheated pipe on the popcorn machine ignited the building's ceiling.
Firefighters did not immediately see flames when they arrived. Building staff had already evacuated and informed crews the fire began with a commercial popcorn maker.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands on SW 38th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, prompting an escalated response.
Incident reported at 1930 SW 38th Ave.
Crews used approximately 750 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters removed ceiling tiles to access the flames.
Officials say an overheated pipe on the popcorn machine ignited the building's ceiling.
Firefighters did not immediately see flames when they arrived. Building staff had already evacuated and informed crews the fire began with a commercial popcorn maker.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands on SW 38th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, prompting an escalated response.
Incident reported at 1930 SW 38th Ave.
Crews used approximately 750 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters removed ceiling tiles to access the flames.
Officials say an overheated pipe on the popcorn machine ignited the building's ceiling.
Firefighters did not immediately see flames when they arrived. Building staff had already evacuated and informed crews the fire began with a commercial popcorn maker.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands on SW 38th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, prompting an escalated response.
Incident reported at 1930 SW 38th Ave.
Crews used approximately 750 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters removed ceiling tiles to access the flames.
Officials say an overheated pipe on the popcorn machine ignited the building's ceiling.
Firefighters did not immediately see flames when they arrived. Building staff had already evacuated and informed crews the fire began with a commercial popcorn maker.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands on SW 38th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, prompting an escalated response.
Incident reported at 1930 SW 38th Ave.
Crews used approximately 750 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters removed ceiling tiles to access the flames.
Officials say an overheated pipe on the popcorn machine ignited the building's ceiling.
Firefighters did not immediately see flames when they arrived. Building staff had already evacuated and informed crews the fire began with a commercial popcorn maker.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Signature Brands on SW 38th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, prompting an escalated response.
Incident reported at 1930 SW 38th Ave.
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