Burnt food on stove triggers fire alarm at Kentlake High School Feb. 7 | Black Diamond Fire Report

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Kentlake High school at about 6 p.m. Feb. 7.

February 13, 2011 3:17 pm

FIRE ALARM: Kentlake High School. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Kentlake High school at about 6 p.m. Feb. 7. A staff member told the firefighters it was caused by burnt food on a stove. The stove was checked and alarm reset.

Total Calls for the week

  • Fire: 0
  • EMS/Rescue: 14
  • Hazardous conditions: 1
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent: 1
  • False Call: 5
  • Total Calls: 22

    • Safety Message

  • It is a good idea to use a false alarm as an opportunity to practice your fire escape plan, and have an exit drill. A school and/or business must exit a building when the alarm goes off so why not make this a practice at home too.