Malfunctioning AC unit at Redlands library causes some anxious moments

The Redlands Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the A.K. Smiley Public Library on Sunday. It was later determined that the smoke was actually steam from a malfunctioning heating/air/ventilation unit. Toni Momberger — Staff

REDLANDS >> A malfunctioning heating/air/ventilation unit at the A.K. Smiley Public Library sent steam into the air and caused concern for some residents Sunday morning.

About 18 firefighters responded to an initial report of smoke coming from the library a little before 10:50 a.m. It was discovered that steam, not smoke, was coming from the engine, said Redlands Fire Capt. Dempsey Chappell.

Thermal imaging cameras were used to determine if fire was coming from the unit or any other parts of the library, he added. The issue was limited to the unit.

The library was closed Sunday due to the Presidents Day holiday and will remain closed until Tuesday, said Nathan Gonzales, its head archivist. The Lincoln Shrine, however, was open and some visitors were sitting on a grassy area in Smiley Park watching the investigation unfold.

Units were on scene for about 30 minutes and the AC unit was shut down until city maintenance arrived to repair it.

The Smiley Library is at 125 Vine St.

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