Name: Food on Stove Caused Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-10-15T03:44:27.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke at a four-unit apartment complex in Toledo, Ohio. The smoke, possibly originating from a stove left on, filled the hallway, but no flames were visible. Crews are on the scene managing the situation.

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Firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke at a four-unit apartment complex in Toledo, Ohio. The smoke, possibly originating from a stove left on, filled the hallway, but no flames were visible. Crews are on the scene managing the situation.

Food on Stove Caused Fire

Bank 16, you can return to service. Bank 16, okay.

Some firefighters are returning to service as the situation is under control.

Ventilation efforts have begun to clear the smoke from the apartment.

Command to interior unit, we're seeing an increase of smoke coming out the front door, Division 1.

 Will you confirm all fire is out? We're going to hold off on starting the ventilation.

Command to interior unit, we're seeing an increase of smoke coming out the front door, Division 1. Will you confirm all fire is out? We're going to hold off on starting the ventilation.

Firefighters are reassessing the situation due to increased smoke at the front door. Ventilation is on hold.

 We have the resident out here in apartment 3.

Command, apartment number 4, all clear. Command, okay, apartment 4, all clear. We have the resident out here in apartment 3. States no one is in apartment 3.

Firefighters confirm the apartment is clear, and the resident is accounted for.

Engine 16, I have fire out, food on the stove.

 Engine 16, fire out, food on the stove. You're on Channel 7. Move to Channel 8.

Engine 16, I have fire out, food on the stove. Engine 16, fire out, food on the stove. You're on Channel 7. Move to Channel 8.

Firefighters confirm the fire is out, caused by food left on the stove.

360 complete. Water on the fire. Command, Terry, was that water on the fire?

 making entries by Charlie, Division 1. Command copies.

360 complete. Water on the fire. Command, Terry, was that water on the fire? making entries by Charlie, Division 1. Command copies.

Firefighters have applied water to the source of the smoke.

25, there's heavy smoke inside the apartment number 4 at the top.

25, there's heavy smoke inside the apartment number 4 at the top. I don't see any flames at this time. Engine 16, on scene. Engine 16 will be command.

Heavy smoke is present in an apartment, but no flames are visible. Firefighters are on scene.

Medic 25 on scene, there's smoke in the hallway.

 Neighbor says that neighbor left, must have left something on the stove.

Medic 25 on scene, there's smoke in the hallway. Neighbor says that neighbor left, must have left something on the stove.

Firefighters report smoke in the hallway, possibly from a stove left on.

Fire dispatch, Engine 5. Crew's en route to the struck fire at 3430 Douglas. Caller is stating that she's seeing black smoke coming from a four-unit apartment complex. She does state that she does hear alarms going off as well. Possible four occupants that live in the location. Unknown if they are out at this time. We do not have crews, police crews available.

Fire dispatch, Engine 5. Crew's en route to the struck fire at 3430 Douglas. Caller is stating that she's seeing black smoke coming from a four-unit apartment complex. She does state that she does hear alarms going off as well. Possible four occupants that live in the location. Unknown if they are out at this time. We do not have crews, police crews available. 123 and 134 are currently on a...

Firefighters are en route to a four-unit apartment complex with reports of black smoke and alarms sounding.

Reporting a code 3 assist fire, 3430 Douglas Road for a structure 5.

 States he is seeing smoke coming from the neighbor's house.

Reporting a code 3 assist fire, 3430 Douglas Road for a structure 5. States he is seeing smoke coming from the neighbor's house. Time is 2318.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke in a house.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3430 Douglas Rd.

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