HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAZMAT 99-0610 - 100 SOUTHCENTER MALL - SMOKE, ODOR PROBLEM ON 2/21/1999100 SOUTHCENTER MALL
SMOKE, ODOR PROBLEM
HAZMAT # 99-0610
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TUKWILA FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE INCIDENT REPORT
FDID: 17M19
Date: 02/21/99
Dispatch: 1010
First Co: A54
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Incident No: 99-000610-000
Multi -Agency: 17M19-99-000610
Arrival: 1016 End: 1323 Days: 0 Response: 0 06
District: 4 Temperature: 040 (F)
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED (By Contract)
TELEPHONE DIRECT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
CLOUDY
SMOKE, ODOR PROBLEM
INVESTIGATE
EVACUATION
MONITOR/SAMPLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
REMOVE HAZARD
PRIVATE TAX -PAYING PROPERTY
Aid: 1
Alarm Method: 1
Weather: 2
Situation(s): 53
Action(s) Taken: 71
43
45
41
Property Mangmnt: 1
Address/Location: 100 SOUTHCENTER MALL
Room/Apartment:
City/State: TUKWILA, WA
Hazard Zone:
Personnel
Apparatus
Aerial: 01
Paid: 0012
Engine: 002
Command: 01
General Use: 51
Specific Use: 521
Bldg Occupancy: B2
Struct. Status: 2
Occupied?: 1
Zip: 98188-0000
Census Tract: 0262.00
Volunteer: 0000
Truck: 00 Medical: 01 Other: 00
Tanker: 00 Rescue: 00 Hazmat: 00
SALES USE (NOT combined sales -residential use
CLOTHING STORE (NOT SHOE -522, FUR -525)
STORES, ASMBL <50, FACL. USING MATL NOT HIGHL
IN USE WITH FURNISHINGS IN PLACE, BEING USED
YES
PEOPLEINVOLVED
Code: MG MANAGER
Name: JEANNE TIBBS
Address: 100 SOUTHCENTER MALL'
City: TUKWILA ST: WA
Phone:
DOB:
Zip:
(206) 246-0400
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98188
_= CASUALTIES
Fire Service Casualties:
Injuries: 000
Non Fire Service Casualties:
Injuries: 000
Fatalities: 000
Fatalities: 000
TUKWILA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Incident Number: 99-000610-000
Incident Date: 02/21/99
Member making report:
Officer in charge: LT
Shift: A
Employee ID: 209
Report Date: 02/21/99
Member Signature:
Officer in charge:
Alarm Time: 1010
INCIDENT REPORT OFFICER IDENTIFICATION
LT. DAVID W. EWING
. DAVID W. EWING
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TUKWILA FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT REPORT NARRATIVE
Date: 02/21/99 Incident: 99-000610-000
Report of gas smell in store. On arrival, unable to detect a gas odor,
but possible faint oil or engine exhaust odor. Also report from store
security that upon entering building, there was a noticable "fog" in
the air, especially on the first floor. L54 took command, evacuated
employees from store (not opened yet) until problem could be
determined. Reports from employees of off -smells from construction
work in adjacent section of mall in recent days. Took CO readings,
found 11 PPM initially, 0 PPM after fresh air ventilation via
building's HVAC system. Investigated construction site, found very
poor ventilation conditions, prior evening extensive concrete breaking
work done using diesel powered equipment inside; only two small roof
fans to exhaust dust and fumes, possible wind -driven infiltration due
to construction openings.
After ventilation of store and clear CO readings, decided store was
safe for occupancy, had two security employees check entire store,
reported no unusual odors or effects. Spoke with store manager on duty
and maintenance personnel, advised continued 100% fresh air ventilation
via HVAC, have store checked by industrial hygienist to ensure problem
was being resolved. Checked 5 store employees who were complaining of
ill effects (headache, stinging eyes), no transport necessary, were
allowed to leave work if they desired.
Followed up with mall manager on controlling dust and fumes from
construction site. Requested feedback from Nordstrom manager if
problem continues. Checked two other stores in mall (Waldenbooks and
Talbots) regarding odor/dust problems, seem to be related to same
cause, advised ventilation.
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Received
Entered
Dispatched
Enroute
Onscene
Closed
History for:
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#TF99000583 CN: $TF99000610
10:09:24 BY CR02 /IYALL
10:10:03 BY CRO2 /IYALL
10:10:09 BY FD21 /MAHONE
10:11:32
10:16:36
13:23:33
Initial Type: NGASIN Initial Alarm Level: 1
Final Type: NGASIN (NATURAL GAS LEAK INSIDE (2A)) Pri:
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TP600 Fire TF5121 Group: T9 Beat:
Police Rms: Fire Rms: Medic Rms:
Luc: 100 6OUTHCENTER MALL .TUK -- NORDSTROMS
Name: AARON/EMP Addr: NORDSTROM
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Police
/1010 IYALL CRO2 ENTRY
/1010 CRO2 SASNCAS
/1010 MAHONE FD21 DlSP
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Phone: 246-0400
EMPS CAN SMELL GAS IN THE STORE....NO ONE
FEELING ILL
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#TF3439 RYDEEN. STEVE
#TF0001 TUKWILA FIRE RADIO
#TF9874 WILLIS. BRIAN
E14 #S0049 S0049
#RF0086 KULLBERG. BILL
#RF0140 MCDONALD. DOUGLAS
#RF0157 :JOHNSON, MIKE
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#TF4546 REES. RICHARD
#TF0739 MORALES, MARK
#TF8163 EWING. DAVE
#TF8793 CROWLEY, MARK
#TF0001 TUKWILA FIRE RADIO
#TF5221 BROOKS. JIM
#F2 ** RESPOND ON FIRE
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ASNCAS E14
ASST A54
ASST L54
ASST F2
ASNCAS F2
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ASST 811
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/1011 MAHONE FD21 IQlS B11
/1011 TF8163 L54 *ENROUT L94
/1011 MAHONE FD21 CONTRL
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E14 *ENROUT E14
FD22 ENROUT A54
L54 *ONSCNE L54
FD22 UNSCNE A54
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FD22 NEWLOC E14
FD22 MISC E14
FD22 CLEAR E14
FD22 NEWLOC L94
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TXT: SMELL IS COMING FROM WEST EMP ENTRANC
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REMOVING CC FLOOR...IS VENT'D DOESNT SMELL
. . LIKE THE SAME SMELL
/1039 FD22 MIS[ ° SWITCH'D TO FIRE 3
/1039 FD22 CONTRL GRP: X8
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/1040 FD22 CLEAR CH53
/1042 TF2016 E52 lQIS E52
/1129 MAHONE FD21 OLIS A54
/1130 FD21 MlSC L54 , BLDG IS SAFE TO OCCUPY, REOPENING NORDY'
S. BACK TO FIRE 1
/1144 TF8163 L54 *OLIS L54
/1215 MAHONE FD21 UNAVL L54
/i215 FD21 IQI6 A54
/1219 FD21 ASSTER CH53 [NORDSTROM CMDl #TF3842 ALDERSON. MIKE
/1219 FD21 NEWLOC CH53 1100 SOUTHCENTER MALL .TUKl
/1246 FD21 ONSCNE CH53 . UNKN TIME
/1307 FD21 OLIS L54
/1313 FD21 lQlS CH53
/1323 TF8163 L54 MO8lNS L54
/1323 L54 CLOSE E52