UTICA - Some Kennedy Plaza residents weren't as upset about the fact that there was a fire there Sunday, as they are concerned about what could have been since the fire alarm system wasn't activated. That's why they are looking at management here to make things safer.

The fire broke out around 6 p.m. Sunday, forcing residents outside. A major concern was that the fire alarms didn't go off, because the detectors in the bedrooms and common areas are not connected to the alarm system.

The fire itself was caused by an unattended candle left to burn by an 11th floor resident. There were no injuries reported, though many of residents there live with physical disabilities, which holds the potential for a real disaster had the fire grown.

"They need to put more precautions on the fire alarms and maybe work on some fire escape plan or something for the building," said one resident.

"They have to get a better system than what they have," said another.

Calls made to the Kennedy Plaza Apartments management staff were not returned.

Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks says he plans to meet with members of the management team in order to create a stronger evacuation plan.

One of the biggest concerns according to Brooks isn't just getting people out of the building, but making sure they are far enough away from debris that could fall during a fire.

Just before 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, firefighters were called to the Kennedy Plaza Apartments again, this time for a kitchen fire that started on the ninth floor. Fire officials say that on Monday, the fire alarms did sound.

One person was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center.