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Firefighters didn't make an error at all. The smoke was obviously significant enough that someone thought the house was on fire. Firefighters, when presented with that much smoke, have an obligation to make absolutely sure. People complain about firefighters preplanning public buildings and spaces, never mind knowing every house with a wood burning stove. Furthermore, while some stoves are obvious from the street, the only way to ensure that the stove has not caught interior or structural materials aflame is to make entry and check. The firefighters were simply performing their due diligence. It should be noted that the homeowner stated her appreciation for the firefighters response.