Investigation of smoke and power outage at strip mall, Gresham OR
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a smoke and fire smell report at a strip mall near North Main Avenue in Gresham. They found a light haze and partial power outage but no visible flames. Investigation included checking the roof, basement, and several businesses. The cause was possibly the air conditioning unit with recent electrical work. Most units were recalled after no fire was found, though some stayed to monitor the situation.
Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
08:20
Transcript:
00:00
C7's arrived. We have a one-story, ordinary constructed strip mall, with basements.
00:04
We have nothing showing.
00:05
We do have PGEE on scene.
00:07
C-7 is going to assume Main Street Command, which will be the opposite side, and we'll be in the offensive strategy.
00:12
This has copies on-scene with a one-story ordinary construction strip mall with basement, nothing showing PGEE on scene.
00:18
C-7 will have Main Street Command, which is the Alpha Side and Offensive Strategy at (number withheld).
00:22
We've arrived. We're over on the Charlie side and out low road parking lot.
00:25
We're gonna set up there.
00:26
Truck 71 from command, that's affirmative.
00:28
We'll send you to the roof.
00:29
And in 71 from command.
00:30
In 71, go ahead.
00:31
So you're arriving spot on that alpha side.
00:33
I'm giving you an investigation.
00:34
Can you also make contact with what looks to be PGEE workers?
00:37
So we don't want to copy that.
00:38
We're on the alpha side. We got a PGEE worker here.
00:40
It does look like there's light smoke in the hallway.
00:42
We got a PGEE guy, touch the base of Tyson here.
00:44
Andrew 72 is a wrap.
00:45
engine 72 for M Command.
00:46
7-2, go ahead.
00:48
1 with investigation for now.
00:51
Okay. And engine 71.
00:52
This is command, go engine 71.
00:54
Superior right now, 4-1, there is a light haze,
00:57
slight smell of burning, they have a partial power outage.
00:59
We're going to be investigating.
01:01
Command copies, you've got a light haze on the first floor.
01:04
Smelticlimbing's burning. There is a power outage.
01:06
Engine 73's arrived on a high turn northwest third it made.
01:09
Engine 73 from Command.
01:10
It's going to be standby right now on that hydrant until we get reports back from Engine 71 and Engine 72.
01:16
Engine 33, copy.
01:17
Engine 31 from Command.
01:18
We're arriving.
01:19
Engine 31, can you go ahead and give me a 360, give me an eye on the Charlie side and make sure I'm not missing anything.
01:24
Can I be eyes on the Charlie side?
01:25
And into 74 from command.
01:27
Okay, 74 I see you're pushing from the north.
01:31
If you can go ahead and spot on a hydrant on main north of the target location and standby.
01:36
Come here, truck 71, we're on the roof.
01:38
We're not finding anything yet.
01:39
Truck 71 from command, copy that.
01:41
You made access to the roof and found nothing.
01:44
Command from engine 72B.
01:45
Engine 72B, go ahead.
01:47
On the base, so we got nothing found down here.
01:49
Command copies in the basement and has you found nothing.
01:53
Shrug 71 from Engine 71.
01:54
No.
01:55
PGE got here saying that the air conditioner on the unit had some electrical work done recently.
02:02
They dropped the phase if you want to double inspect that.
02:05
Okay, any idea of which unit on the roof? There's several.
02:08
974's arrived on Hydrant, Maine, and 4th.
02:10
Command copies.
02:11
Break. 1971 from Command.
02:13
Go ahead, Command, this engine 71.
02:15
Yeah, can I get a CAN report? Do you need any additional resources?
02:17
Yeah, it's still slightly hazy in here.
02:20
It doesn't look like smoke is increasing at all.
02:23
We don't need any more resources.
02:24
So I'm going to look around for a breaker panel, electrical room, et cetera.
02:29
Thank you, Covey. Still a little hazy.
02:30
Can you let me know what unit you're in and do we need to make access to any adjacent units as well?
02:35
Currently, Engine 71's in the main entrance right there at the address.
02:40
And we've made access into the burrito shop, into the basement,
02:43
and the theater.
02:45
And they're all clear.
02:46
Command copies.
02:47
The rescue 74 is right behind.
02:49
R-274 from Command, I copy that.
02:50
Go ahead, stand by for now.
02:53
Agent 31. This command, go ahead, into 31.
02:55
Yeah, we got nothing on the Delta or the Charlie side.
02:59
Command copies Charlie and Delta side are clear.
03:01
Engine 19, responding to a priority 2,
03:03
the caller seen a fire on the north side of the freight tracks here at Trimitt Station, (number withheld) Avenue, respond on Office 1.
03:13
Engine 19, responding to priority 2, there's a caller seen a fire on the north side of the freight train tracks here at Transit Center 60 Avenue, (number withheld), respond on Office 1 at (number withheld).
03:25
21 from command.
03:27
Truck 71 go.
03:28
Can I get your recommendation and coordinate with N-E-S 71 on a recall and if we can carry this down?
03:32
Yeah,
03:33
I'd say let's recall this and just keep engine to anyone, trucks everyone.
03:37
We're coming off the roof.
03:38
We didn't find anything.
03:39
Command copies.
03:40
We respond on Ops 1 at (number withheld).
03:43
...datch and all companies one place of recall box (number withheld).
03:46
You can show Station 71, Engine 72, C7 working, all others can clear.
03:51
We'll keep Office 4 for now and you can just continue monitoring.
03:54
Dispatch copies a recall of the Delta Level Structure Fire[1] (number withheld) in North Maine, keeping Station 71 and End in 72C7 working, staying on opt-4 with no dispatcher at (number withheld).
04:05
2-130 track on Tapp out? Negative.
04:11
(number withheld). Copy that, thank you.
04:13
(number withheld). Information, a recall of the Commercial Structure Fire at 333 North Main Avenue in Gresham.
04:20
727 are going to remain working on Ops 4 with no dispatcher at (number withheld).
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Delta Level Structure Fire: Confirmed or suspected structural fire requiring urgent response
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Location mentioned:
Near N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
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