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Home My WebLink AboutDenny's2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…1/6 Arcadia Fire Department Station: 105 Shifts Or Platoon: C Shift Location: 7 E Huntington DR Arcadia CA 91006 7 E HUNTINGTON DR Lat/Long: N 34° 8′ 25.39″ W 118° 1′ 51.96″ Zone: 105 - Station 105 Location Type: 1 - Street address Cross Street, Directions or National Grid: 7 E HUNTINGTON DR Incident Type: 111 - Building fire FDID: 19010 Incident #: 2021-1004257 Exposure ID: 61645637 Exposure #: 0 Incident Date: 10/16/2021 Dispatch Run #: ARC21066477 Report Completed by:Robinson , Gary ID: A113 Date: 10/17/2021 Report Reviewed by:Oishi , Richard ID: A114 Date: 10/18/2021 Report Printed by:Barragan, Patty ID: A169 Date: 2/10/2022 Time: 12:21 Structure Type:Enclosed building Property Use:161 - Restaurant or cafeteria Automatic Extinguishment System Present: Detectors Present: Cause of Ignition:Unintentional Aid Given or Received:Automatic aid received Primary action taken:11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel Additional actions:51 - Ventilate , 21 - Search Losses Pre-Incident Values Property:$0.00 Property: Civilian Injuries:0 Fire Service Injuries:0 Contents:$100,000.00 Contents:$500,000.00 Civilian Fatalities:0 Fire Service Fatalities:0 Total:$100,000.00 Total: Total Casualties:0 Total Fire Service Casualties:0 Total # of apparatus on call:7 Total # of personnel on call:14 Special Studies COVID 19 was a factor in this incident.No, COVID 19 was not a factor. Neighboring Agencies Agency Name: Monrovia "19125" Agency ID: 19125 Agency Type: Fire 2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…2/6 NARRATIVE (2) Narrative Title: Investigator Narrative Author: Robinson , Gary Narrative Date: 10/17/2021 01:44:11 Narrative Apparatus ID: AR105 Narrative: I (G.Robinson #239-INV105) was requested by Santa Anita IC (R. Oishi-BC105) to assist with the fire investigation located at 7 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006 on 10/16/2021. The location was a 2 story commercial restaurant, with the ground floor comprised of the main operational area. The second story was a maintenance loft area. Upon assignment, I proceeded to obtain a briefing from restaurant staff as to the circumstances surrounding this event. Ernest Tan (Manager) stated that at approximately 9:15pm he was notified by his cook (Joseph Duran) that there was a fire in the kitchen. Mr. Tan stated that he visualized the fire was inside the east wall of the stove area, behind the fryers. The wall he visualized was later determined the hood and duct system. Mr. Tan assisted Mr. Duran in acquiring an extinguisher to discharge in the area; however all attempts to extinguish were futile. In a separate interview with Mr. Duran, I was able to conclude similar statements to the previous comments that were stated by Mr. Tan. I assisted the E105 Captain (G. Couts) to determine the cause and competent ignition within the area of origin, which was determined to be the kitchen on the first floor. The specific area of origin appeared confined to the area within/surrounding the kitchen hood and duct system. No fire movement patterns were observed issuing from the grill top or the fryers; however, the natural gas grill tops and the fryers were stated in normal operation at the time of incident. Additionally, all electricity was on and in normal operation. There were no obvious signs these appliances were associated as the cause of the fire; however radiant and convective heat were present in the area surrounding these appliances that were on and in normal use. Significant grease build up throughout the ducting was present at the time of inspection. It is probable the grease aided as a fuel upon the fire ignition, contributing to rapid fire movement through this area. Natural gas and electrical were present in this area; however further system destruction and forensic analysis would need to be completed to during the specificity of involvement, if any. Additionally, Mr. Duran stated he initially heard a "humming" sound in the ducting, possibly associated with a ventilation fan within the exhaust removal system for the hood and duct. This incident was clearly an accidental cause and the most probable, competent heat sources in the area were determined to be the following: 1. Hood and duct products of combustion/heat build up in the ducting 2. Possibly mechanical/electrical components within the system, aided by products of combustion to accelerate fire growth No obvious signs of electrical failure or natural gas failures were observed, however further disassembly of the system would need to be completed to verify. See attached photos. No investigation case was opened as this was assisting the Company Officer in the determination. ***ADDITIONAL NOTE*** Mr. Tan stated that the fire alarm system was not audibly/ visibly activating at the time of the fire and smoke. The fire control panel stated "open circuit". I notified Mr. Tan that this will need to be addressed before they reopen. I turned the scene over to Erika Laeman (LACo Public Health) upon my completion. She met with Mr. Tan to explain the requirements before they reopen and stated this incident will require the restaurant to coordinate with them, as well as a plan check permit process with the City and County before they reopen for business. Mr. Tan stated he understood these requirements set forth 2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…3/6 NARRATIVE (3) Narrative Title: BU/FA - Fire Attack Narrative Author: Conrad , Jeremy Narrative Date: 10/17/2021 14:42:48 Narrative Apparatus ID: E107 Narrative: E107 responded code 3 with balance of structure fire response to Denny's Restaurant. E107 arrived on scene and was assigned to back up Fire Attack Group. E107 assisted with extinguishment of fire within hood and duct system. Hood extinguisher system was activated by E107 and Class K extinguishers were used to knock down the bulk of the fire. E107 completed primary search and notified Fire Attack and IC of all clear. E107 was then re-assigned Fire Attack. E107 made access to attic and roof area which houses the hood and duct systems. E107 tied in with Vent Group/T105 and utilized rotary saw to open hood system to ensure knockdown. Foam from Vent Group hoseline was used to overhaul the affected area. Knock Down was called by E107. E107 checked surrounding areas for extension. E107 was released to Available On Scene by BC105/IC and cleared the incident for a medical call in 105's district. NARRATIVE (4) Narrative Title: Fire Attack Narrative Author: Couts, George Narrative Date: 10/17/2021 20:13:48 Narrative Apparatus ID: E105 Narrative: Engine 105 was first on scene to 7 E. Huntington Dr. to find a single story restaurant with moderate smoke showing for the roof. Engine 105 personnel utilized two class K extinguishers to knock the fire down that was in the hood/duct system. After extinguishment, fire attack a well as engine 107 utilized a chainsaw and tools to breach the ceiling to check for extension. Engine 105 Captain assisted Investigator 105 with the fire investigation. After the incident Engine 105 remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes for fire watch. 2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…4/6 APPARATUS Unit B105 Type:Chief officer car Use:Suppression Response Mode:() # of People 1 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:24:08 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:26:10 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 23:29:05 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /16/2021 23:29:05 Unit E105 Type:Engine Use:Suppression Response Mode:Lights and Sirens # of People 3 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:23:20 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:25:17 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /17/2021 00:15:41 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /17/2021 00:15:41 Unit E106 Type:Engine Use:Suppression Response Mode:Lights and Sirens # of People 2 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:23:30 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:25:43 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 23:13:36 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /16/2021 23:13:36 Unit E107 Type:Engine Use:Suppression Response Mode:Lights and Sirens # of People 3 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:22:56 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:26:05 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 22:19:38 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /16/2021 22:19:38 Unit RA105 Type:ALS unit Use:EMS Response Mode:() # of People 1 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:23:47 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:25:37 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 22:41:36 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /16/2021 22:41:36 Unit T105 Type:Truck or aerial Use:Suppression Response Mode:Lights and Sirens # of People 3 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:24:28 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:25:51 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 22:56:19 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service 10 /16/2021 22:56:19 Unit AR105 Type:Support apparatus, other Use:Other Response Mode:No Lights or Sirens # of People 1 Alarm 10 /16/2021 21:21:26 Dispatched 10 /16/2021 21:21:51 Enroute 10 /16/2021 21:23:30 Arrived 10 /16/2021 21:25:43 Cancelled -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Cleared Scene 10 /16/2021 23:13:36 In Quarters -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- In Service -- / -- / -- -- : -- : -- Number Of People not on apparatus: 0 2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…5/6 FIRE Acres Burned None or Less Than One Acres Burn From Wildland Form False Area Of Fire Origin Cooking area, kitchen Heat Source Heat source: other Item First Ignited Pipe, duct, conduit, hose Fire Is Confined To Object Of Origin Type Of Material Fat, grease, butter, margarine, lard Cause Of Ignition Unintentional Factor Contributing To Ignition Failure to clean Human Factors Contributing None Equipment Involved In Ignition Flag True Equipment Involved Kitchen and cooking equipment, other Equipment Power Source Natural gas or other lighter- than-air gas Equipment Portability Stationary STRUCTURE FIRE Structure Type Enclosed building Building Status In normal use # Of Stories At Above Grade 2 # Of Stories Below Grade 0 Square Feet 3000 Length Width Floor Of Origin 1 Fire Spread Confined to room of origin Minor Damage 1 Significant Damage 0 Heavy Damage 0 Extreme Damage 0 Item Contributing Most To Spread Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering Type Of Material Contributing Most To Spread Fat, grease, butter, margarine, lard Presence Of Detectors Present Type Of Detection System More than one type present Detector Power Supply Hardwire with battery backup Detector Operation Undetermined Presence OF AES Present Type Of AES PEOPLE -- PERSON 1 Telephone Number 626-360-62 Involvement INFORMANT Name T-MOBILE USA 88 Date of Birth Address PEOPLE -- PERSON 2 Is Owner False Business Name Denny's Restaurant Telephone Number 626-716-8061 Involvement Manager Name MR Ernest Tan Date of Birth 6/14/1955 Address 3351 E Del Mar AVE Pasadena, CA 91107- PEOPLE -- PERSON 3 Is Owner False Business Name Denny's Restaurant Telephone Number 323-679-6435 Involvement Cook Name MR Joseph Duran Date of Birth 12/2/1993 Address 834 W Duarte RD 21 Arcadia, CA 91007- CUSTOM FIELDS FORM If False Alarm incident (fire related), is it chargeable? N/A Was this response related to an individual(s) currently experiencing homelessness? (For All Call Types) No Is COVID 19 suspected? No 2/10/22, 12:23 PM Arcadia Fire Department : 2021-1004257 https://secure.emergencyreporting.com/nfirs/print.asp?printtype=2&printtype=3&printtype=4&printtype=5&printtyperadio=5b&printOption=1&printOptio…6/6 Member Making Report (Engineer Gary Robinson): Incident Reviewer (Battalion Chief Richard Oishi): INCIDENT IMAGES PERSONNEL ON CALL Name Personnel Rank Role(s)Apparatus Ansell , Jonathon Engineer 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E107 Conrad , Jeremy Captain 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E107 Couts, George Captain 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E105 Galindo , Kenneth Captain 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel, 55 - Establish safe area E106 Haney , Brad Engineer 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E105 Hernandez, Jonathan Firefighter 51 - Ventilate T105 Hopple , Richard F Engineer 51 - Ventilate T105 Matsumoto, Andrew Firefighter Paramedic 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel, 55 - Establish safe area E106 Moerke, Brandon R Firefighter 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E107 Oishi , Richard Battalion Chief B105 Pheng , Nik H Firefighter Paramedic RA105 Robinson , Gary Engineer 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel, 86 - Investigate AR105 Sutton , Jacob Captain 51 - Ventilate T105 Van Stralen, Timothy Firefighter 11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel E105