Toaster Blamed For Fire in Hertz break room

Toaster Blamed For Fire In Rohnert Park

(BCN) ROHNERT PARK Fire sprinklers contained a fire that was started by electrical wiring in a toaster in an employee break room at the Hertz Equipment Rental business, the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department reported Tuesday afternoon.

The fire caused $10,000 in water and smoke damage.

Sgt. Art Sweeney said an alarm company reported a fire alarm with water flowing from the sprinkler system at the rental business at 5500 Commerce Blvd. around 9:25 a.m. An employee also reported smoke billowing from the upstairs break room, Sweeney said.

Firefighters from the Rohnert Park and Rancho Adobe departments responded to the blaze in the second floor mezzanine of the metal frame and metal-sided building, Sweeney said.

The sprinklers in the room were functioning and kept the fire at bay until firefighters arrived, Sweeney said. The fire was brought under control in 14 minutes and despite minor structural damage, the business resumed normal operations, Sweeney said.

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