The following fire reports were released by the Washington Fire Department (WFD):
Sept. 26 – 225 E. Market St.
FD assisted a disabled motorist.
Sept. 26 – 618 High St.
FD responded to the report of illegal burning. FD made contact with the owner and advised of the current burn ban. The owner extinguished the fire and FD cleared the scene.
Sept. 24 –555 Depot Dr.
FD was requested to assist the Washington Police Dept. And Fayette County EMS to gain entry for a medical pendant push. After gaining entry, FD were informed that the fire alarm had supervisory alarm. FD were unable to reset the system and cleared the scene.
Sept. 23 – 105 N. Main St.
FD received a walk-in report of a smell of gas on Court St. Between Hinde and Fayette. FD checked a multiple block area with metering equipment and no leaks were found. FD returned to the station.
Sept. 23 – 2351 Kenskill Ave.
FD responded to a fire alarm activation. On arrival, FD made contact with building staff who advised there was no fire, and the alarm was caused by a fire alarm repair. FD cleared the scene.
Sept. 22 – 1616 Allemang Dr.
FD responded to an out-of-control illegal burn. FD made contact with the owner and extinguished the fire. FD informed the owner of the burn ban and cleared the scene.
Sept. 22 – 434 Comfort Ln.
Received station tone from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reporting smoke coming out of the dryer, no active fire. FD did not find any visible smoke or fire and noted the occupant outside at the time of arrival. FD confirmed everyone was out and accounted for, completed a walk around of the structure and found light to moderate smoke conditions at the time of making entry. FD did not find any visible fire in or near the dryer, disconnected the power supply and removed the dryer unit from the residence. FD established positive pressure ventilation, and its’ investigation found a scorch mark on the dryers’ vent tube which aligned with a melted spot in an electrical wire directly behind and against the vent tube. FD isolated the circuit in question by shutting off the breaker.
Further investigation found arcing / scorch marks along a five (5) foot length both inside and outside of the vent tubing. Additional evidence of burnt lint was found inside both the vent tubing and the dryer unit. FD was unable to determine if the cause was the result of inclement weather (lightning strikes) at the time of the incident or the mechanical failure of either the electrical system or the dryer unit.
Sept. 22 – 617 S. Elm St.
Received station tone from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, FD found a single vehicle with light steam coming from under the hood in the grill area. Upon investigation FD found no fire and the steam to be coming from a loose hose. Scene was transferred to the Washington Police Department.
