Possible Structure Fire

Timeline

1. 2:00pm
   WFD dispatched to 3400 block of Woodward Avenue SW: smoke on the third floor of an apartment building, source unknown
2. 2:03pm
   Fire on the north back (Charlie/Delta) side of the building
3. 2:04pm
   Car 3 on scene at a three-story apartment building; nothing visible from outside; Car 3 establishing Woodward Command
4. 2:05pm
   Ladder 4 and Squad 3 investigating the building
5. 2:06pm
   Command directs Car 3 and Squad 3 to conduct interior investigations of the building
6. 2:08pm
   Incident determined to be a dryer/laundry bell in the building; all units clear
7. 2:09pm
   Confirmed to be a dryer/laundry bell; Engine 2 and Ladder 4 clearing, Platform 1, Squad 3, and Car 3 remaining on scene
8. 2:09pm
   Crews venting the hallway; setting up a fan at the north door to circulate air up the stairs and out the south door
9. 2:09pm
   Command directs Platform 1 operator to position fan for ventilation
10. 2:21pm
    Ventilation complete; command terminated, all units clear at 14:20
11. 2:25pm
    False alarm confirmed; alarm system reset; ALS cancelled, alarm company to be contacted for verification