Report of Flames From a Hot Water Heater on Fire Spreading to Fortuna Residence
Dispatch sent Fortuna Fire Department to the 3000 block of Smith Lane in Fortuna just before 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a hot water heater in flames spreading to the residence.
The residents were advised to vacate the building.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE: The Chief cancelled all but one engine responding to the fire.
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It’s not a hot water heater. It’s a water heater. Why would you make hot water hotter
True enough. Though in my defense, that’s what was said…
Fun! I get to google! “ Appliances that provide a continual supply of hot water are called water heaters, hot water heaters, hot water tanks, boilers, heat exchangers, geysers, or calorifiers. These names depend on region, and whether they heat potable or non-potable water, are in domestic or industrial use, and their energy source.”
I like geysers and calorifiers.
The names also depend on whether or not you are illogical. No matter how many people say “hot water heater” it still won’t make sense.
It makes sense cuz u wldnt use the water heater if u are only needing cold water…..it might not be the correct saying but i hear more ppl say hot water heater then water heater.
The culture I grew up in said hot water heaters but…I also find it illogical and should try to say water heater.
I’m just glad the flames weren’t from a water heater that wasn’t on fire!
I’ll check in with my buddy Jim hope he’s alright
How about a ‘cold water heater’? It is accurate chronologically as temperature dictates.
Yikes. Sounds like it’s time for a water heater replacement. Also, these comments are cracking me up