What kind of fire am I smelling?

7/7/2022 (Permalink)

You might see it first or smell it first, either way, it becomes very clear what it is. FIRE!!! Today we are going to try and distinguish the difference between what kind of fire has started based on our smell. For example:

Electrical Fire-some may experience the smell of fish or burning plastic. Or worse. No smell at all. But if you hear a bee like buzzing sound or have a brown or blackish gray outlet. It’s electrical.

Chemical Fire-may or may not smell similar to an alcohol based odor. (Remember these may smell different to you.) Suggestions are based on what other people have experienced.

Furnace burning smell-when you first turn your heat on for the first time in a while when the colder temperatures are back you may smell a slight burning smell. (the aroma could present itself as a fire) due to dust and dirt that needs to be cleaned in the vent system. But always check! You know what ASSUME means.

Wood Fire-smells like a campfire, but much stronger.

Gas fire-a sulfur and gas mixture.

Again, we taste, smell, and hear different from others. It’s good to know that we have something to reference back to.