Smoke In Residence
updated: Sep 14, 2012, 11:15 AM

Source: Ventura Fire Department

Date: 09/14/2012

Incident Number: 12-0054665

Information Contact: Kris McDonald, Battalion Chief, 805-339-4300

Incident Type: Investigation of smoke inside a residence

Date/Time of Incident: 09/13/2012 18:04

Incident Location: 300 block of W. Barnett St, Ventura

Cause: Malfunctioning kitchen appliance

Injuries: none

Number of Personnel: 3

Fire Equipment: 1 Paramedic Engine Company

Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire Department

Damage Estimate: $1000.00

Fire Protection Systems Present: Smoke detectors

Narrative: Single engine company response to an investigation, reported smoke inside a

residence from an unknown source. Upon arrival Fire personnel discovered that the kitchen

stove appliance had malfunctioned and an electrical component of the stove had begun to burn

in a concealed area. The stove was quickly disconnected from its power source and isolated

from surrounding cabinetry, thus alleviating significant fire potential to the residence. No injuries

were reported, and occupants were not displaced.

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