Fire Investigation

Timeline

1. 6:47amCounty 911
   Kent County 911: Caledonia Township Fire — Fire Investigation, 8100 block of Country Pine Dr SE, Caledonia Township
2. 6:48amRadio
   Report of smoke smell in bathroom; caller reports no smoke visible
3. 6:50amRadio
   Caledonia Medic 77 clear and available
4. 7:00amRadio
   Engine 71 and Medic 77 on scene at a two-story wood-frame structure; nothing visible from outside
5. 7:01amRadio
   Nothing showing from the two-story wood-frame structure
6. 7:05amRadio
   Homeowner reports bathroom is in the basement; space heater running there (not on extension cord), nearby dehumidifier on extension cord; plastic-type smell and breaker tripped; possible circuit overload or space heater issue
7. 7:05amRadio
   Crew heading to basement to investigate space heater and electrical panel
8. 7:07amRadio
   Crew in basement checking dehumidifier, electrical panel and space heater; slight odor detected but no visible smoke, no obvious cause for alarm
9. 7:07amRadio
   Command assumed; crew made part of investigation group
10. 7:08amRadio
    Dehumidifier is in utility area where there could be moisture
11. 7:09amRadio
    Command asking investigating crew if they need additional resources on scene
12. 7:14amRadio
    Radio call for Caledonia Car 1
13. 7:14amRadio
    Crew reports they should be all set; no more resources needed
14. 7:15amRadio
    Breaker was tripped; homeowner turned it back on to restore lights, then turned it back off
15. 7:15amRadio
    Breaker did not trip again; homeowner turned it back off and was smelling odors
16. 7:16amRadio
    Homeowners unplugged the humidifier and space heater from the outlet; they have two cats and ask crews to watch for open doors