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Benton: Fire Incidents in 2006, Kansas (KS)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 76
  • Hazardous Condition: 5
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Benton

Incident types - Kansas

Location: Prairie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Augusta Department of Safety /, 2100 Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010,  Phone: (316) 775-4500,  Fax: (316) 775-4565,  ID: BU201,  Incident #: 49,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 21:01,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 21:25,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 23:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 23:23
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Prairie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Augusta Department of Safety /, 2100 Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010,  Phone: (316) 775-4500,  Fax: (316) 775-4565,  ID: BU201,  Incident #: 512
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 17:02,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 14:09
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Tawakoni, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Augusta Department of Safety /, 2100 Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010,  Phone: (316) 775-4500,  Fax: (316) 775-4565,  ID: BU201,  Incident #: 1282,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 18:18
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 480,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Butler Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Augusta Department of Safety /, 2100 Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010,  Phone: (316) 775-4500,  Fax: (316) 775-4565,  ID: BU201,  Incident #: 1801
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 16:30,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 22:17
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 10 th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Potwin-Bu Co Fire Dept, Butler, KS 67123,  ID: BU307,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 12:31,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 12:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 13:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Tawakoni, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Towanda Fire, 130 S 3rd, Towanda, KS 67144,  ID: BU309,  Incident #: 129,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 13:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 15:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Butler Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Towanda Fire, 130 S 3rd, Towanda, KS 67144,  ID: BU309,  Incident #: 160,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 01:37,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 01:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 12:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 33rd Terrace, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Towanda Fire, 130 S 3rd, Towanda, KS 67144,  ID: BU309,  Incident #: 178,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 19:31,  Controlled Time: 10/14/2006 19:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 19:58
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: 50th, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Andover Fire and Rescue, 911 N Andover, Andover, KS 67002,  Phone: (316) 733-1863,  Fax: (316) 733-2367,  ID: BU411,  Incident #: 10,  Station: AFR,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 20:29,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 20:37,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 20:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 21:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 50th, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Andover Fire and Rescue, 911 N Andover, Andover, KS 67002,  Phone: (316) 733-1863,  Fax: (316) 733-2367,  ID: BU411,  Incident #: 98,  Station: AFR,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 15:08,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 15:13,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 15:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Andover Fire and Rescue, 911 N Andover, Andover, KS 67002,  Phone: (316) 733-1863,  Fax: (316) 733-2367,  ID: BU411,  Incident #: 266,  Station: AFR,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 09:46,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 09:53,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 10:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 11:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Tawakoni, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Andover Fire and Rescue, 911 N Andover, Andover, KS 67002,  Phone: (316) 733-1863,  Fax: (316) 733-2367,  ID: BU411,  Incident #: 436,  Station: AFR,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 13:46,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 13:56,  Controlled Time: 06/24/2006 14:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 14:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: 33, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Andover Fire and Rescue, 911 N Andover, Andover, KS 67002,  Phone: (316) 733-1863,  Fax: (316) 733-2367,  ID: BU411,  Incident #: 674,  Station: AFR,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 19:28,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 19:39,  Controlled Time: 10/14/2006 19:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 19:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 11:46,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 11:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 14:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 80
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Natural condition, other)
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 2,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 19:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 11:02,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 11:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 11:25
Property Value: $250000,  Contents Value: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Main Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 18:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 19:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Operational deficiency, other
  • Age was a factor
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: 1500,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: WEL213 KS,  VIN No: 2GTFC19T021176828
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 20:29,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 20:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 23:13
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Multiple persons involved)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: 60th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 8,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 10:24,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 10:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 11:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: County Line Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 17:35,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 17:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 18:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 14,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 18:34,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 18:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 18:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 16,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 18:57,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 19:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Rustic road Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 20,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 16:07,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 16:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 16:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: County Line Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 21,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 19:40,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 19:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 20:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 23,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 15:02,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 15:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 15:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 15
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 60th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 24,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 16:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Indianola Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 28,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 17:19,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 17:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 18:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 29,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 17:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 17:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: K254 Highway, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 15:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Honda,  Model: Accord,  Year: 1990,  License Plate: UXR912 KS,  VIN No: 1HGCB7G52LA181394
Location: Prarie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 31,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 05:08,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 05:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 06:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Butler Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 38,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 15:09,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 16:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 44,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 22:00,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 23:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 11:00,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 11:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 12:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Location: Hunter, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 47,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 16:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 13:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 14:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 7
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Prarie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 20:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 20:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: Prarie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 51,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 08:03,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 08:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 08:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Confine fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees, (Rekindle)
Location: 50 th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 52,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 12:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 13:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Rekindle)
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 18:30,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 18:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Manage prescribed fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 55,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 14:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 14
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 30th Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 58,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 15:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 15:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Butler Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 20:50,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 21:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: County Line Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 62,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/09/2006 20:02,  Arrival Time: 04/09/2006 20:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/09/2006 20:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 63,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 09:39,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 09:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 10:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: 1500,  Year: 1983
Location: Parallel, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 64,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 22:34,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 22:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 23:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 12
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Santa Fe Lake Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 65,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/12/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 12:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 13:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cliff, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 67,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 22:14,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 22:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 22:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 12
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Frontier Trail, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 68,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 08:33,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 08:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 09:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 69,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/16/2006 20:31,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 20:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 22:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: K254 Highway, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 71,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 17:47,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 19:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 43rd Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 72,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 20:30,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 20:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 20:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 75,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 06:00,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 06:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 08:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Lakeview Terrace, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 76,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 19:48,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 20:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Home, garden vehicle,  Make: Walker
Location: Meadowlark, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 77,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 17:35,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 18:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Adams, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 85,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 14:39,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 16:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 86,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 13:36,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 15:38
Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Animal)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 720,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: K254 Highway, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 90,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 08:45,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 08:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 09:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 92,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 21:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 21:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 22:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 30th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 93,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 11:06,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 11:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 11:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Animal)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Henrie Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 94,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 12:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 12:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Butler Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 107,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 01:37,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 01:46,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 03:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 09:12
Civilian Deaths: 1,  Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $70000,  Property Loss: $70000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Civilian Casualties:
  •  Age: 32,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Death,  Activity: Escaping,  Location: Not in area of origin but involved,  Cause: Caught or trapped,  Symptom: Breathing difficulty or shortness of breath,  Injured: Upper extremities,  Specific Location: Function area, other,  Factors Contributing: Vision blocked or impaired by smoke
  •  Age: 28,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Severity: Moderate,  Activity: Rescue attempt,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns and smoke inhalation,  Injured: Upper extremities,  Factors Contributing: Re-entered building
Location: Prarie Creek, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 108,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 08/26/2006 09:23,  Arrival Time: 08/26/2006 09:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/26/2006 09:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 111,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/30/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 13:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Hanna Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 114,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 06:15,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 06:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 07:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: 60th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 115,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 14:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 10
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 10th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 118,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 09/27/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 09/27/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/27/2006 18:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 20th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 120,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 20:27,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 20:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 21:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 15th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 122,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 10:59,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 11:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 12:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: County Line Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 124,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 14:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 15:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: 33rd Terrace, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 126,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 19:37,  Controlled Time: 10/14/2006 19:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 19:58
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Furniture
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 129,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 19:00,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 19:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 21:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Natural condition, other)
Location: Wichita, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 132,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 10/23/2006 07:33,  Arrival Time: 10/23/2006 07:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/23/2006 09:10
Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Knight,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: PGF238 KS,  VIN No: 1DRKF3120TB050718
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 136,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 16:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 16:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Animal)
Location: County Line Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 137,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 18:33,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 18:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 18:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 140,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 11/17/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 11/17/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/17/2006 18:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Age was a factor
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 141,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 11/21/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 20:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Location: 20th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 143,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 11/23/2006 14:39,  Arrival Time: 11/23/2006 14:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/23/2006 14:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Tawakoni Road, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 144,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 11/23/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 11/23/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/23/2006 19:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: 50th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 146,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/28/2006 15:10,  Arrival Time: 11/28/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/28/2006 15:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Jeep,  Model: Cherokee limited,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: RSN928 KS,  VIN No: IJ4HR582X5C641345
Location: 30th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 148,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/06/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 12/06/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/06/2006 15:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 8
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 30th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 149,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 10:25,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 10:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 10:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: 40th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 150,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 15:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 15:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 60th Street, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Butler Co. Fire Dist. #7, 125 Main, Benton, KS 67017,  Phone: (316) 778-1155,  ID: BU412,  Incident #: 152,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/24/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 17:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/24/2006 18:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 143rd Street SG402 , Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Sedgwick County Fire District, 4343 N Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220,  Phone: (316) 744-0471,  Fax: (316) 744-0944,  ID: SG402,  Incident #: 4502,  Station: 37,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 01:58,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 02:15,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 02:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 04:19
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $70000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $30000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 42,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 2,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Slip/trip,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Ankle,  Factor Contributing: Uneven surface, included are holes in the ground,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure,  Specific Location: Outside at grade
Location: Butler Rd, Benton, KS 67017
Fire Department: Sedgwick County Fire District, 4343 N Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220,  Phone: (316) 744-0471,  Fax: (316) 744-0944,  ID: SG402,  Incident #: 29218,  Station: 37,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 01:55,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 02:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 04:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.

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