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Bethel: Fire Incidents in 2006, Alaska (AK)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 34
  • Hazardous Condition: 17

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Bethel

Incident types - Alaska

Location: Weber Circle, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 5,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 10:44,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 10:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 11:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Ptarmigan Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 3,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 01/19/2006 13:08,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 13:14,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 13:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 13:47
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Jeep,  Model: Chee,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: CAA143 AK,  VIN No: IJCMR7815HT122052
Location: Seventh Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 9,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 00:40,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 00:42,  Controlled Time: 01/24/2006 00:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 03:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape, (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Failed to alert occupants
Location: BNC Townhouse 15 , Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 11,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 20:02,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 20:07,  Controlled Time: 01/24/2006 20:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 20:12
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: Mission Lake Road Road, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 15,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 01/31/2006 23:18,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 23:23,  Controlled Time: 01/31/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 23:34
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.
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: Failure of equipment or heat source (Manual control failure)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-35,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: DVV 434 AK,  VIN No: 2FDKF38G6NCB10833
Location: Third Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 16,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 02/06/2006 12:45,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 12:50,  Controlled Time: 02/06/2006 12:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 13:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Main Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 17,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 14:15,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 14:21,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 14:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: East Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 18,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 15:18,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 15:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Third Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 19,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 19:06,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 19:09,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 19:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 19:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Unspecified, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 21,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 19:57,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 20:01,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 20:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 20:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Location: Ptarmigan Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 22,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 20:50,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 20:55,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 20:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 21:15
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.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Area Affected: 500 Square Feet,  Disposition: Completed with fire service present
Location: Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 23,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 17:55,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 18:02,  Controlled Time: 02/28/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 18:26
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Dry chemical system,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 25,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 08:15,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 08:19,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 08:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Unspecified, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 28,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 18:17,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 18:26,  Controlled Time: 03/23/2006 18:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 19:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 150,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Akakeek Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 29,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 15:37,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 15:39,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 15:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 16:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 33,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 10:23,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 10:27,  Controlled Time: 03/28/2006 10:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 11:14
Property Value: $300000,  Contents Value: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 5000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Kilbuk Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 34,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 22:59,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 23:03,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 23:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 23:22
Property Value: $300000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Type of ROW: Vacant lot
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Ridgecrest Drive 119 , Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 35,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 04/07/2006 13:53,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 13:57,  Controlled Time: 04/07/2006 14:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 14:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: B.I.A. sand pits, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 36,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 12:10,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 12:16,  Controlled Time: 04/23/2006 12:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 12:30
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.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Fire Danger Rating: Low fire danger,  Type of ROW: Open land, field
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Hoffman Road, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 37,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 18:45,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 18:50,  Controlled Time: 04/24/2006 18:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 19:08
Property Value: $225000,  Contents Value: $125000
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: Seventh Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 39,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 08:49,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 08:55,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 08:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 09:52
Property Value: $250000,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, chimney, other,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Schwalbe Drive c , Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 41,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 14:33,  Controlled Time: 05/21/2006 14:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 14:55
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.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Area Affected: 200 Square Feet,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Remove hazard or hazardous materials
Location: Trailer Court, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 43,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 05/23/2006 19:35,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 19:46,  Controlled Time: 05/23/2006 19:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 20:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Equipment Involved In Ignition: Cigarette lighter, pipe lighter,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Wind Speed: 5 mph,  Air Temperature: 58 F,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: L: Perennial grasses,  Type of ROW: Open land, field,  Elevation: 90,  Area Type: South,  Flame Length: 5,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 106.00,  Activity of Person: Other recreation
Total Acres Burned: 0.3,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 44,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 05/23/2006 20:32,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 20:34,  Controlled Time: 05/23/2006 20:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 20:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Wind Speed: 5 mph,  Air Temperature: 58 F,  Buildings Threatened: 4,  Type of ROW: Vacant lot,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 106.00
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Apron Road Hanger , Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 46,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 04:56,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 05:09,  Controlled Time: 05/27/2006 05:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 05:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Akiachak Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 49,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 05/30/2006 19:21,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 19:26,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 19:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 19:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Type of ROW: Open land, field,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Female,  Age: 11.00
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Local: 100 %
Location: Issac Hawk, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 47,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Attempted burning, illegal action, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 20:39,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 20:43,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 20:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 22:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Atmak Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 48,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 06/03/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 06/03/2006 17:07,  Controlled Time: 06/03/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/03/2006 17:36
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: Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Subu,  Year: 1976,  License Plate: EBS503 AK,  VIN No: UNK
Location: Unspecified, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 50,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 22:55,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 23:00,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 23:38
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.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Type of ROW: Open land, field
Crops burned: .1, .0, .0,  Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Local: 100 %
Location: Front Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 51,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 12:38,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 12:41,  Controlled Time: 06/08/2006 12:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 12:51
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: Imkuciq Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 52,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 11:35,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 11:45,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 11:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 12:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Area Affected: 160 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Released to state agency
Location: Tundra Ridge, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 57,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 23:05,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 23:12,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 23:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 23:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 62,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 02:23,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 02:27,  Controlled Time: 07/02/2006 03:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 04:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Closet,  Item First Ignited: Oily rags
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Kasayuli, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 63,  Station: BFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 07/07/2006 00:30,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 00:30,  Controlled Time: 07/07/2006 00:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 00:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Wind Direction: Southeast,  Wind Speed: 3 mph,  Type of ROW: Open land, field,  Flame Length: 2
Total Acres Burned: 3,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Second Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 67,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 12:49,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 12:53,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 13:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 14:18
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 70,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 12:05,  Controlled Time: 07/31/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 12:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Determine if the materials released are nonhazardous through product identification and environmental monitoring.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 1 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Released to property owner or manager,  Actions Taken: Identify, analyze hazardous materials,  Hazmat detection, monitoring, sampling, & analysis,  Refer to proper authority,  Factors Contributing To Release: Improper container
Location: Hoffman Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 75,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 01:36,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 01:41,  Controlled Time: 08/05/2006 01:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 02:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 77,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Garbage dump or sanitary landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 21:47,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 21:50,  Controlled Time: 08/07/2006 22:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 22:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 78,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 03:21,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 03:25,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 03:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 04:15
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.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Type of ROW: Open land, field
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Hoffman Road, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 79,  Station: BFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/27/2006 00:56,  Arrival Time: 08/27/2006 01:04,  Controlled Time: 08/27/2006 01:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/27/2006 01:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Type of ROW: Residential street, road or residential driveway,  Person Responsible for Fire: Unknown person caused fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.1,  Local: 100 %
Location: Kilbuck Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 81,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 03:43,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 03:47,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 03:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 04:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 82,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 17:33,  Controlled Time: 09/16/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 18:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Ayaginar Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 83,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 09/16/2006 07:16,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 07:24,  Controlled Time: 09/16/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 08:10
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: capr,  Year: 1998
Location: Akiak Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 84,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 23:30,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 23:34,  Controlled Time: 09/23/2006 23:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 00:08
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 96,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Ptarmigan Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 88,  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: 10/15/2006 09:58,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 10:06,  Controlled Time: 10/15/2006 10:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 10:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Possibly mentally disabled
  • Multiple persons involved
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: DVV442 AK,  VIN No: 1FABP57U6HG24404

Arson Case Status: Investigation open,  Suspected Motivation Factors: Thrills
Location: Sixth Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 90,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/29/2006 18:22,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 18:37,  Controlled Time: 10/29/2006 18:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 19:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Akiak Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 96,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/28/2006 19:06,  Arrival Time: 11/28/2006 19:10,  Controlled Time: 11/28/2006 19:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/28/2006 19:22
Property Value: $185000,  Contents Value: $85000
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: Sixth Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 98,  Station: BFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 23:52,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 23:55,  Controlled Time: 12/04/2006 00:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/04/2006 01:34
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $1200,  Contents Loss: $1200
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Asleep
Equipment Involved: Stove, heating,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 96,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Sixth Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 105,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 13:21,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 13:35,  Controlled Time: 12/09/2006 13:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 13:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Ptarmigan, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 112,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/30/2006 15:47,  Arrival Time: 12/30/2006 15:56,  Controlled Time: 12/30/2006 16:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/30/2006 16:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fish and Wildlife Lane, Bethel, AK 99559
Fire Department: Bethel FD, AK 99559,  ID: 27100,  Incident #: 113,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/30/2006 20:51,  Arrival Time: 12/30/2006 20:53,  Controlled Time: 12/30/2006 21:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/30/2006 21:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Area Affected: 2000 Square Feet,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only

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