06/16/2026
Incident Alert: Fire Alarm Upgraded to Structure Fire
Last night, Fair Grove Fire was dispatched to a fire alarm activation at a local wedding venue. Engine 45 arrived on scene and waited for a key holder to provide access to the property. Once inside the gate, crews proceeded to the main building and found no visible conditions from the exterior.
After opening the front door, firefighters encountered smoke from floor to ceiling throughout the structure. The incident was immediately upgraded to a structure fire, and crews began an aggressive investigation to locate the source.
After a thorough search, firefighters determined the cause to be a power strip that had caught fire but fortunately extinguished itself before extending to nearby materials. Crews checked for fire extension and confirmed there was no further involvement.
This incident serves as an important reminder that power strips can present a significant fire hazard if overloaded, damaged, or improperly used. Please take a moment to inspect your power strips and electrical devices to help prevent a similar situation.
Once all hazards were mitigated and the building was deemed safe, all units returned to service.