Buffalo: Fire Incidents in 2006, Kansas (KS)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Wilson County Rural Fire Distr, Fredonia, KS 66736, ID: WL303, Incident #: 3, 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: 01/22/2006 16:45, Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 16:46, Controlled Time: 01/22/2006 18:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 18:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other, Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned, Type: Passenger road vehicle, other, Make: Chevrolet, Model: 1991 Chevy Trk & 97T-Bird

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Wilson County Rural Fire Distr, Fredonia, KS 66736, ID: WL303, Incident #: 14, 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: 03/11/2006 14:53, Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 15:05, Controlled Time: 03/11/2006 15:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire, Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Total Acres Burned: 70

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Wilson County Rural Fire Distr, Fredonia, KS 66736, ID: WL303, Incident #: 15, Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 07:10, Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 07:25, Controlled Time: 03/12/2006 07:45, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 08:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other, Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Rekindle)

Location: davis, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 1, Station: 304
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 09:15, Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 09:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 13:00
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior, Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials, Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building, Status: Vacant and unsecured, Stories: 1 Above, Square Feet: 700

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 3, Station: 304
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: 04/12/2006 12:00, Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 12:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 12:20
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
, Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 160

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 4, Station: 304
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: 05/28/2006 18:10, Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 18:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 19:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 5
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: 06/15/2006 19:00, Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 19:10, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 20:10
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other, Heat Source: Match, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 6, Station: 304
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 17:30, Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 17:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 17:40
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Heat Source: Match, Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 7, Station: 304
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: 06/29/2006 18:30, Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 18:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 18:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
, Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 150

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 9, Station: 304
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 18:55, Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 19:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 19:20
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near, Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 10, Station: 2
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 19:10, Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 19:25, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 20:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 11, Station: 304
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: 08/30/2006 13:32, Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 13:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 13:45
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Machinery, tools, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area, 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, Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other, Make: Other Make

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 12, Station: 304
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: 09/18/2006 18:30, Arrival Time: 09/18/2006 18:39, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/18/2007 19:40
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Construction vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area, Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned, Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use), Make: Other Make

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 13, Station: 304
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: 09/20/2006 14:45, Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 15:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 15:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 50
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Asleep)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 14, Station: 304
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 23:00, Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 23:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 02:20
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 1, Station: 304
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 09:15, Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 09:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 13:00
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior, Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials, Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building, Status: Vacant and unsecured, Stories: 1 Above, Square Feet: 700

Location: Hiway 39, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 2, Station: 304
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: 04/11/2006 17:45, Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 18:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 19:10
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).

Location: 2200 Rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 4, Station: 304
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: 05/28/2006 18:10, Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 18:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 19:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)

Location: Main, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 5
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: 06/15/2006 19:00, Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 19:10, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 20:10
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other, Heat Source: Match, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)

Location: Elm Street, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 6, Station: 304
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 17:30, Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 17:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 17:40
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Heat Source: Match, Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)

Location: 2000 Rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 7, Station: 304
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: 06/29/2006 18:30, Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 18:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 18:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
, Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 150

Location: 2300 Rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 8
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: 07/01/2006 17:15, Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 17:20, Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 18:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Location: Marion Rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 14, Station: 304
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 23:00, Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 23:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 02:20
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)

Location: Reno Rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 15, Station: 304
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: 10/14/2006 16:10, Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 16:14, Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 16:55
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 5, On Site Materials: Agriculture, other
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 (Fire spread or control, other)

Location: White, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 16, Station: 304
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: 10/24/2006 16:15, Arrival Time: 10/24/2006 16:16, Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/24/2006 16:45
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional

Location: Water, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 17, Station: 304
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 20:30, Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 20:32, Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 22:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area, Heat Source: Molten, hot material, Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)

Location: Unspecified, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 19, Station: 304
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: 11/26/2006 14:30, Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 14:35, Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 14:50
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: udall rd, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 20, Station: 304
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 14:00, Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 14:10, Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 15:45
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Structure Type: Open structure

Location: Main, Buffalo, KS 66717
Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Dept, Buffalo, KS 66717, ID: WL304, Incident #: 21, Station: 304
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 20:40, Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 20:42, Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 21:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Beds, mattresses
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons, Heat Source: Cigarette lighter, Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Playing with heat source
Age was a factor

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