FIRE INVESTIGATION (LOC)
3208 COMFORT RD · Btwn: LAUREL RD & PAXSON RD
ETA
9m
DIST
4.3mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
90°F
Wind
6 WSW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
58%
Prior Calls at This Address (4)
⚠️ LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION ⚠️
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
2-story wood frame residential,
approximately 70 by 100, limited access, long driveway.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [Comfort Street] Command.
Reference
Wind: 6mph WSW
Dark — portable lighting needed
5 prior calls at this address
No hydrant data available
Structure
Wood Frame Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
6,845 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
Dispatch
STRONG ODOR OF SMOKE ALSO VERY HAZY ITA ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-276843
Caller: REMINGTON SCOTT (808-352-0553)
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire investigation — strong smoke odor and hazy conditions reported
Wood frame residential, rural setting with long driveway
Prior electrical fire history (2015, 2018) and alarm nuisance (2023)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Electrical fire history
2 prior heat-from-short-circuit calls at this address (2015, 2018)
Check main panel, branch circuits, and any visible burn marks on arrival
Air quality alert active
Multiple NWS air quality alerts in effect (July 1-2)
Smoke may be from external source — coordinate with PD and adjacent properties
Rural access and water supply
Long driveway, isolated location
Confirm nearest hydrant and turnaround space for apparatus on arrival
Hazy conditions and darkness
Low visibility for exterior assessment
Portable lighting required for thorough perimeter and roof check
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear sky but air quality alert active
6 mph WSW wind — light, unlikely to spread fire
Heat (90°F) may accelerate combustion if ignition source present
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Wood frame construction — if interior fire is active, spread potential is moderate to high
Long driveway may limit supply line reach; position apparatus strategically
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke source
Track odor origin — interior venting, exterior source, or adjacent property downwind
Electrical hazard
Main panel condition, burn marks, scorched wiring, tripped breakers, warm outlets
Occupant status
Confirm all residents accounted for and safely outside
Note any health effects from exposure to haze
Exterior assessment
Roof, vents, and perimeter for visible fire or active combustion
Check outbuildings for fire extension
🧠 Common Causes
Defective wiring or overloaded circuit
Failed electrical appliance or panel component
Chimney or HVAC system issue
External smoke drift from nearby source
Field Notes