Name: Smell of Food on Stove Mistaken for Structure Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T23:33:31.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a report of a commercial structure fire at an apartment complex in Sacramento, but upon arrival, they determined the source was food left on a stove, with no visible smoke or fire present.

False Alarm: Food on Stove

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Firefighters responded to a report of a commercial structure fire at an apartment complex in Sacramento, but upon arrival, they determined the source was food left on a stove, with no visible smoke or fire present.

Smell of Food on Stove Mistaken for Structure Fire

Charles 35 to start, additional unit needed. Raise priority 415, 925 E Edwards Street, number 40.

 Fire's requesting PD, there are 906 for heavy smoke and the fire alarm going off at the residence, but the resident is living in a order situation and refusing to allow fire to access the fire damage. 925 E Edwards Street, apartment 40, additional unit needed.

Charles 35 to start, additional unit needed. Raise priority 415, 925 E Edwards Street, number 40. Fire's requesting PD, there are 906 for heavy smoke and the fire alarm going off at the residence, but the resident is living in a order situation and refusing to allow fire to access the fire damage. 925 E Edwards Street, apartment 40, additional unit needed. 33, you can send us.

Firefighters request police assistance due to heavy smoke and an uncooperative resident at the scene.

 Confirmed food on the stove, no extension. You can drop this down to Engine 2, Truck 2.

 Alright, I'm going to drop it down to Truck 2 and Engine 14. I'll leave you with the TAC for right now.

Command, Truck 2. Go ahead. Confirmed food on the stove, no extension. You can drop this down to Engine 2, Truck 2. Alright, I'm going to drop it down to Truck 2 and Engine 14. I'll leave you with the TAC for right now.

The situation is under control with no fire spread. Response is reduced to two units.

Command Engine 14, we'll be investigating the truck.

 I've got light smoke trying to make my way to the kitchen.

Command Engine 14, we'll be investigating the truck. Copy. Engine 1, stage, 10-30. Command Truck 2. Go ahead. It's our law enforcement. Resident didn't want us in here. It is extreme water conditions. I've got light smoke trying to make my way to the kitchen. Alright, copy. So, law enforcement for uncooperative. Affirm.

Crews report light smoke in the kitchen and are coordinating with law enforcement due to an uncooperative resident.

Dispatch, Westhack Engine 44 is responding.

 Westhack Engine 44 en route, Operations Bravo 6.

 Fire dispatch, Battalion 1, I'm on scene.

 I got E Street Command, made contact with the RP, it's unit number 40 in Cruiser Town right now.

 Smells like food on the stove, got no visible smoke.

Dispatch, Westhack Engine 44 is responding. Westhack Engine 44 en route, Operations Bravo 6. Fire dispatch, Battalion 1, I'm on scene. I got E Street Command, made contact with the RP, it's unit number 40 in Cruiser Town right now. Smells like food on the stove, got no visible smoke. Dispatch copies.

Firefighters confirm the smell of food on the stove, with no visible smoke or fire.

All companies coming in, this is Engine 2. This looks like this is an apartment complex. We got nothing visible from the street. We're going to be sitting on a plug. Looks like 14 pulled into the complex. We'll be taking fire attack if Truck 2 calls for it. 14's a good on water.

 Joe, let me talk. Hey, it's this corner unit, number 40. Smells like food on the stove. Truck 2, that's right here to my left. The very corner one with the dogs out front.

All companies coming in, this is Engine 2. This looks like this is an apartment complex. We got nothing visible from the street. We're going to be sitting on a plug. Looks like 14 pulled into the complex. We'll be taking fire attack if Truck 2 calls for it. 14's a good on water. Joe, let me talk. Hey, it's this corner unit, number 40. Smells like food on the stove. Truck 2, that's right here to my left. The very corner one with the dogs out front. Truck 2 is going to be splitting.

Firefighters on scene report smelling food on the stove at an apartment complex. No visible fire from the street.

Truck 2 is on scene in the area looking as well.

 Engine 2 is on the scene. We're going to be sitting on a plug.

Truck 2 is on scene in the area looking as well. Engine 2 is on the scene. We're going to be sitting on a plug.

Firefighters have arrived and are preparing to connect to a hydrant.

 PC1, PC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Truck 5, Engine 4, West SAC Engine 44, Rescue 20, Medic 20, Commercial Structure, District 2, 925, East Street number, 40.

 PC1, PC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Truck 5.

It might have been someone's skateboard. PC1, PC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Truck 5, Engine 4, West SAC Engine 44, Rescue 20, Medic 20, Commercial Structure, District 2, 925, East Street number, 40. PC1, PC3, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Truck 5.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a commercial structure fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 925 E St.

Smell of Food on Stove Mistaken for Structure Fire

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