Name: Dry Chemical Extinguisher Caused Smoke video
Uploaded: 2026-08-16T22:13:00.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a Bronx residential building, which was found to be a false alarm caused by a resident discharging a dry chemical extinguisher. The building is being ventilated, and police assistance has been requested.

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Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a Bronx residential building, which was found to be a false alarm caused by a resident discharging a dry chemical extinguisher. The building is being ventilated, and police assistance has been requested.

Dry Chemical Extinguisher Caused Smoke

18. 2910, we'll use 45 engine, 58 truck. We'll make it a 10-31. We had a discharge of the dry chem extinguisher, no fire. We have EMS on scene. They're evaluating the security guard in the lobby. 1H, 10-8, 45 and 58 are going to remain on scene and attempt to reset momentarily.

 Alright, 10-4, 1H. 182 LL, is the time inspection?

18. 2910, we'll use 45 engine, 58 truck. We'll make it a 10-31. We had a discharge of the dry chem extinguisher, no fire. We have EMS on scene. They're evaluating the security guard in the lobby. 1H, 10-8, 45 and 58 are going to remain on scene and attempt to reset momentarily. Alright, 10-4, 1H. 182 LL, is the time inspection?

EMS is evaluating a security guard in the lobby after the extinguisher discharge. Firefighters remain on scene.

18 to Bronx. 18. 2910, the discharge of the dry chem was right on the first floor in the lobby. Can you have PD respond as per the request of building security? 10-4, 18. 18, 17 hours is time, dispatcher 506.

Police have been requested to assist at the building following the extinguisher discharge in the lobby.

Firefighters are ventilating the building.

18 DeBronx. 18. 2910, we're going to hold 45 engine 58 truck, no fire. We had one of the residents discharge a dry chem extinguisher, which is venting out the floor. Further particulars to follow. 10-4, 18. 10-4, 18. 10-18 box 2910, 10-18 box 2910, by orders of the 18 Battalion.

 10-4, 18. 10-18 box 2910, by orders of the 18 Battalion.

18 DeBronx. 18. 2910, we're going to hold 45 engine 58 truck, no fire. We had one of the residents discharge a dry chem extinguisher, which is venting out the floor. Further particulars to follow. 10-4, 18. 10-4, 18. 10-18 box 2910, 10-18 box 2910, by orders of the 18 Battalion. 10-4, 18. 10-18 box 2910, by orders of the 18 Battalion.

Firefighters report no active fire; a resident discharged a dry chemical extinguisher, causing smoke.

54. 58 Truck, you got that? 58, 10-4, where's security now? I'll let you know what's going on. 10-4, Bronx box after initial 2910, the address 1817 West Farms Road, East 174th Street to Cross Bronx Expressway, fire in a multiple dwelling. Bronx box after initial 2910, the address 1817 West Farms Road, East 174th Street to the Cross Bronx Expressway, fire in a multiple dwelling.

Units in the box 2910, SIDS information...

54. 58 Truck, you got that? 58, 10-4, where's security now? I'll let you know what's going on. 10-4, Bronx box after initial 2910, the address 1817 West Farms Road, East 174th Street to Cross Bronx Expressway, fire in a multiple dwelling. Bronx box after initial 2910, the address 1817 West Farms Road, East 174th Street to the Cross Bronx Expressway, fire in a multiple dwelling.Units in the box 2910, SIDS information...

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1817 W Farms Rd.

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