Odor Investigation at 3417 Hilldale Way, Charlotte

Summary: Fire units responded to an apartment at 3417 Hilldale Way in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a caller reported a strong kerosene-like odor inside the residence. The odor was detected after the stove was turned on, and the caller also mentioned a running car on a higher level. Evacuation was advised as a precaution. Multiple fire engines and a ladder truck were dispatched, and crews used meters to investigate the source of the odor. Technical difficulties with equipment were reported, but the situation was brought under control with no escalation.