FIRE INVESTIGATION (LOC)
2996 SUGAN RD
Btwn SCHOOL LN & PHILLIPS MILL RD
TC64
Dispatched 8:35 AM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
2.5mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Dispatch
LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE ITA
Caller: DOUGLAS HAIGH (215-510-6616)
Temp
43°F
Wind
2 WSW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
90%
Prior Calls at This Address (1)
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional5/23/2022
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Size-Up Reference
Wind: 2mph WSW
1 prior call at this address
No hydrant data available
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
3,217 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire investigation report
Large smoke volume at single-family residential
3-story masonry/wood frame structure
Prior alarm activation (5/2022) — no fire found
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Smoke volume vs. fire location
Large smoke does not always mean active interior fire
Confirm fire vs. chimney, external burn, or equipment malfunction on arrival
Masonry chimney and wood frame construction
Chimney fires can produce heavy smoke and rapid spread to frame
Probe roof penetrations and attic space early
Occupied residential structure
Occupant may be unaware of fire location or extent
Confirm evacuation status and occupant accountability
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light wind (2 mph WSW)
Smoke will rise vertically, minimal lateral push
Conditions favor interior fire investigation over wind-driven spread
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Heavy smoke production suggests active combustion or chimney involvement
Wood frame with masonry exterior — chimney fire risk is high
If chimney fire confirmed, monitor frame tie-in points and roof
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke source
Roof, chimney, or interior origin — color and volume guide investigation
Occupant status