Fire crews called to kitchen incidents

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Several hours earlier, crews attended another fire alarm in the 3700 block of 28 A Street. Just before midnight on May 17, firefighters found an alarm had been triggered on the fourth floor of an apartment building. Crews swept each floor of the building and confirmed there was no fire.

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“Fortunately, the event turned out to be an alarm activation related to cooking,” said Chief Lind. “However, when the alarm sounded, not everyone wanted to leave the building. We understand a situation like this, late at night, can be frustrating. But when it comes to fire and emergency events, time is of the essence. When a fire alarm sounds, you should follow the building’s fire safety plan. Generally, this involves leaving the building until emergency crews confirm it is safe to return.”

“We’re thankful neither incident resulted in injuries or major damage,” continued Chief Lind. “We can all take these as reminders to be mindful when we’re working in the kitchen and to remain aware of what to do in the event of a fire.”