A potentially dangerous situation was averted Tuesday morning on Tru Way Road by a smoke alarm and the quick response from a 911 call. Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Chief Curt Vandertie says his department was deployed about 8:30 a.m. for a potential bathroom fire. Crews arrived after the homeowner reported hearing a loud pop and sizzling from the ceiling area. Vandertie notes that the smoke had already dissipated when they determined that the source of the smoke was the motor of a ceiling fan.
Vandertie adds that this serves as a good reminder to check that all of your smoke detectors are in good operating condition, along with fire extinguishers.
Vandertie says no water was used during the 30-minute fire call, and the home did not experience any damage.
