Smoke alarms triggered by burnt bacon at restaurant, Windsor Locks CT
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered at a restaurant near Ella Grasso Turnpike in Windsor Locks due to smoke from burnt bacon. The restaurant was partially filled with light smoke but no fire was found. The area was ventilated and the situation was declared under control.
Audio|Heard on: Windsor Locks Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:31
Transcript:
00:00
For the Windsor Locks Fire Department, Popeye's near Ella Grasso Turnpike, commercial fire alarm called in by the alarm company.
00:08
Indicated for smoke detector,
00:11
duct smoke, zone 16, that's all they have right now.
00:16
It'll be Popeye's near Ella Grasso Turnpike, 23 episodes.
00:27
11 is responding.
00:32
Go on 11, you're responding 2309.
00:34
Call the business, spoke with an employee.
00:36
They had some paper.
00:37
They were cooking bacon on smoldering in the oven when they opened it.
00:41
The business partially filled with smoke.
00:43
They say it's mostly dissipated due to natural ventilation, no fire at this stuff.
00:51
Okay, thank you.
00:57
13-5-3 No,
01:04
13, 5.3. Can you name on 641's on scene?
01:16
No, 6.41 on you.
01:22
Windsor Locks Police, 11 arrival, single story restaurant,
01:27
partially evacuated, alarm is activated.
01:31
Be checking, 11 will be command.
01:36
Got 11 here, I'm seeing you're checking, you have command 23,
01:40
13.
01:52
Our 13 Ninja 353.2314.
01:57
The Lock the Avaeek's command.
02:07
Topmice, command.
02:11
Confirmed, burnt bacon,
02:14
light smoke condition in the process of ventilating with natural ventilation.
02:20
One engine with the flow of traffic, under control.
02:27
Lower Windsor Locks, you're under control.
02:29
One engine with the flow of traffic, 2350.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
