At 2014hrs Engine 22 was dispatched for light poles sparking in the parking lot of Safeway, 4370 Montgomery Rd. Upon arrival, E22 found light fixtures on the front of the store on fire and requested the local box, adding Squad 2, staffed with 6 volunteers and Chief 2 to the call. Chief 2 arrived and assumed command while Squad 2 was assigned to the investigation group. The Squad crew split into 3 teams and quickly checked the store finding additional electrical odors in several sections with breakers tripped in the main electrical room. The squad crew evacuated the store and checked above ceilings and in void spaces with Tower 2 while E22 extinguished the fire in the front light fixtures. BGE arrived on scene to secure the utilities. Units operated for approximately 1hr before returning to service.
Units operating on a small electrical fire at safeway 10-23-18
