On Saturday May 6th East Brandywine Fire Company volunteers responded to an automatic fire alarm at Freedom Village Senior Living Facility.

Chief 49 (Edwards) arrived on-scene shortly after dispatch and was made aware by Freedom Village employees that the alarm originated from the fourth floor.

Personnel from Engine 49-1, Engine 49-5, and Ladder 49 encountered a small kitchen fire in a residents apartment which was started by cooking. This situation was quickly placed under control and Company remained on site to ventilate the building.

Westwood ambulance evaluated one person on-scene for smoke inhalation.