BUILDING FIRE (BOX)
62 W STATE ST · Btwn: S HAMILTON ST & S CLINTON ST
ETA
20m
DIST
10mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
98°F
Wind
7 WSW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
43%
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
3-story ordinary restaurant business occupancy,
approximately 50 by 75.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [State Street] Command.
Reference
Wind: 7mph WSW
1 prior call at this address
No hydrant data available
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
3,672 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
Dispatch
WALK IN COOLER IS SMOKING BY THE DOOR SPARKING ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-276676
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highBuilding fire alarm — walk-in cooler smoking and sparking
Cross Culture Indian Restaurant, 3-story commercial
Box alarm dispatched, prior PD report on file
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Electrical hazard in cooler
Sparking indicates active electrical fault
Isolate power and ventilate before entry
Commercial kitchen occupancy
Multi-unit building with shared HVAC
Smoke may spread to upper floors and adjacent spaces
Refrigeration system failure
Cooler may contain flammable refrigerant
Electrical fire risk if compressor involved
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Heat index 98°F, low humidity 43%
Wind 7 mph WSW — light, minimal fire spread vector
Air quality alert active — smoke visibility and respiratory exposure consideration
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Electrical fire in enclosed cooler space
Smoke and sparks contained initially by cooler door
Ventilation needed but cooler enclosure limits natural draft
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Cooler location and current condition
Active sparking or smoke venting, door seal integrity
Kitchen occupancy and evacuation status
Personnel accountability, customers evacuated
Electrical panel and main disconnect location
Power isolation priority before interior operations
Upper floor occupancy and smoke migration
Adjacent unit access and shared exposure
🧠 Common Causes
Compressor electrical fault or short
Refrigerant line arcing or insulation breakdown
Cooler door heater element malfunction
Thermostat or control panel failure
Field Notes