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Canton: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 59
  • Hazardous Condition: 12

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

Incident types - Canton

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 00000
Fire Department: Chatham, MA 02633,  ID: 01055,  Incident #: 2062065,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 11:54,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 13:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 23:00
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Draper Lane, Canton, MA 02501
Fire Department: Mashpee, MA 02649,  ID: 01172,  Incident #: 62314,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 12:26,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 21:20
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Mutual Aid Given, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Yarmouth, MA 02664,  ID: 01351,  Incident #: 4851,  Station: MA,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 00:05
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Indian Woods Way, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 21:34,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 21:38,  Controlled Time: 01/07/2006 22:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 00:45
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $150000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Installation deficiency)
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, insert/stove,  Brand: Desa,  Model: Natural Gas,  Year: 2005,  Serial No: V36N-B,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 400,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Failed to alert occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Failure Reason: System components damaged
Location: Bolivar Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 222,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 18:01,  Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 18:04,  Controlled Time: 01/22/2006 18:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 21:16
Property Value: $225000,  Property Loss: $125000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 438,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 02/14/2006 11:16,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 11:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 11:48
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Meyer Terrace, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 534,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/23/2006 07:52,  Arrival Time: 02/23/2006 07:55,  Controlled Time: 02/23/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/23/2006 08:17
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Prospect Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 536,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/23/2006 10:36,  Arrival Time: 02/23/2006 10:40,  Controlled Time: 02/23/2006 11:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/23/2006 12:36
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Combustible liquid, including heating oil
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, chimney, other,  Power: Kerosene, diesel, No.1 & 2 fuel oil,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 875,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Thoreau Road, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 562,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 16:49,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 17:21
Contents Value: $400,  Contents Loss: $400
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Charles Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 574,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 14:08,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 14:12,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 14:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 14:39
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Physically disabled
Location: Meadowbrook Lane, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 586,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 11:20,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 11:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 12:20
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Turnpike Street, canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 597,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/02/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 03/02/2006 14:07,  Controlled Time: 03/02/2006 14:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/02/2006 14:30
Property Value: $900,  Property Loss: $800
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Containers, packing materials, other
Area of Origin: Technical processing areas, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Power saw,  Brand: DEWALT,  Model: 612009-00,  Year: 2005,  Serial No: CVA56B34F5596FP,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: route93 Highway, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 934,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/08/2006 17:49,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 17:55,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 18:26
Property Value: $800,  Property Loss: $700,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $400
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: chevrolet-celebrity,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: 26P-E37 MA,  VIN No: 1g1aw81w4hg147440
Location: Church Street, Canton, MA 92921
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 793,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/21/2006 21:01,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 21:02,  Controlled Time: 03/21/2006 21:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 21:30
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: Kenmore,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Revere Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 845,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 03/28/2006 13:15,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 13:15,  Controlled Time: 03/28/2006 13:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 13:16
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: BMW,  Model: BMW X5,  License Plate: 0739 MA,  VIN No: WBAFA53581LP21336
Location: Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 849,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 18:05,  Controlled Time: 03/28/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 19:15
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 859,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 16:19,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 03/29/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 18:49
Property Value: $100,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Raw materials, other
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Messinger St`, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 6,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 11:25,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 11:28,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 11:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 12:02
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: Hot Point,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 100
Location: Whitman Road, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 970,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/12/2006 15:28,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 15:31,  Controlled Time: 04/12/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 17:00
Property Value: $2103800,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $1000000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 20000,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Fire not in area protected by the system
Location: Pine Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 987,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 13:58,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 14:01,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 14:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 14:53
Property Value: $3000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Hudson Road, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1030,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 04/18/2006 15:11,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 15:16,  Controlled Time: 04/18/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 17:40
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Everett Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1100,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 23:13,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 23:15,  Controlled Time: 04/25/2006 00:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 02:05
Property Value: $450000,  Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
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.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 875,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Energy Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1112,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 18:22,  Controlled Time: 04/25/2006 18:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 22:10
Civilian Injuries: 1
Actions taken:
  • Transport of person from scene in fire service ambulance or apparatus.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Technical processing areas, other,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Battery,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 19,  Gender: Male,  Race: Asian,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Moderate,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Multiple body parts,  Factors Contributing: Clothing burned, not while escaping, Equipment related factors, other
Location: RT 95 NB 1/2 mile South of exit 11, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1208,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 05/08/2006 02:50,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 03:00,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 03:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 03:41
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $1000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Nissan,  Model: MAXIMA,  License Plate: 55D C52 MA,  VIN No: JNICA21D3STO67462
Location: Magnolia Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1225,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 08:31,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 08:34,  Controlled Time: 05/09/2006 08:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 09:10
Property Value: $300,  Property Loss: $300
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1305,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/17/2006 03:09,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 03:14,  Controlled Time: 05/17/2006 03:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 03:26
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Standby.
Location: Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1364,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 15:16,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 16:50
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $1500,  Contents Loss: $1500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Panelboard, switchboard, circuit breaker board,  Brand: GE,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 7200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Rt 95 N, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1414,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 05/29/2006 10:19,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 10:23,  Controlled Time: 05/29/2006 10:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 11:04
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Interpid,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 36KJ42 MA,  VIN No: 1B3HD56F5RF299805
Location: Route 93 North at Exit 2 Highway, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1593,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 06/17/2006 01:12,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 01:20,  Controlled Time: 06/17/2006 01:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 01:29
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $5000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Volkswagen,  Model: Beetle,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 4156XB MA
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1811,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 07/10/2006 07:45,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 07:47,  Controlled Time: 07/10/2006 08:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 08:15
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: Ranger xlt,  Year: 1988,  License Plate: L70-864 MA,  VIN No: 1FTCR11T8JUA32786
Location: North Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 1911,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 07/20/2006 09:14,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 09:16,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 09:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 09:35
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: DODGE RAM TRUCK,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: FW3130 MA,  VIN No: 3B7HF13Z5XG122117
Location: Meadowbrooke Way, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2230,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 10:03,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 10:08,  Controlled Time: 08/21/2006 10:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 10:45
Contents Value: $50,  Contents Loss: $50
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Equipment or service area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 95n, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2255,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 08/23/2006 20:49,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 21:00,  Controlled Time: 08/24/2006 21:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 21:48
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  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: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: Honda Accord,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: 93NL43 MA,  VIN No: 1HGCG32282A013053
Location: Rockland Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2323,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/03/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 09/03/2006 17:45,  Controlled Time: 09/03/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/03/2006 18:14
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Book
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 15000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2452,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 01:43,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 01:46,  Controlled Time: 09/17/2006 01:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 03:50
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Machinery room or area,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
Equipment Involved: Electrical distribution, power transfer, other,  Brand: OTIS,  Year: 1978,  Serial No: 2602118P,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
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 Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Bolivar Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2548,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/28/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 09/28/2006 17:19,  Controlled Time: 09/28/2006 17:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/28/2006 17:31
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Arboretum Way 14 , Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2549,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 09/28/2006 17:31,  Arrival Time: 09/28/2006 17:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/28/2006 18:10
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.
Location: J.West Foster Boulevard, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2620,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 11:42,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 11:47,  Controlled Time: 10/07/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 14:50
Property Value: $1,  Property Loss: $1,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $75000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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,  On Site Materials: Mixed sales products, other
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Location: Draper Lane, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2743,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 11:35,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 11:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 21:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Remove hazardous materials.
Location: June Terr, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2885,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 14:34,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 14:38,  Controlled Time: 11/05/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 15:23
Contents Value: $800,  Contents Loss: $800
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: York Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 2892,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 20:37,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 20:41,  Controlled Time: 11/05/2006 20:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 21:30
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3095,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 11/27/2006 16:16,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 11/27/2006 16:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 17:18
Property Value: $30000,  Property Loss: $30000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler,  Model: 300,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 710804 NH,  VIN No: 2c3ka53646n198327
Location: Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3095,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 16:16,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 11/27/2006 16:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 17:00
Property Value: $75000,  Property Loss: $5000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Freight road transport vehicle, other,  Make: Freightliner,  Model: COTT,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: UP41291 CA,  VIN No: 1C9AF1475YG148240
Location: Bolivar Street K , Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3144,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 06:00,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 06:03,  Controlled Time: 12/02/2006 06:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 06:25
Contents Value: $600,  Contents Loss: $600
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Household utensils
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Sherman Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3146,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 11:41,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 11:43,  Controlled Time: 12/02/2006 11:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 12:04
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $400
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3157,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/04/2006 07:08,  Arrival Time: 12/04/2006 07:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/04/2006 07:28
Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3199,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 10:03,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 10:05,  Controlled Time: 12/09/2006 10:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 12:30
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $200000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Newspaper, magazines
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in,  Brand: General Electric,  Model: BLU080C924A1,  Serial No: 533289,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Elmwood Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3232,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 15:29,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 15:33,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 17:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1500,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Old Coach Road, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3256,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 14:04,  Controlled Time: 12/14/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 14:37
Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Carriage Lane, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3266,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 17:48,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 17:50,  Controlled Time: 12/15/2006 17:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 18:03
Contents Value: $600,  Contents Loss: $600
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Arboretum Way, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3310,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 19:59,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 20:04,  Controlled Time: 12/20/2006 20:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 21:43
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Operational deficiency, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Age was a factor
Location: Sumner @ Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3369,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 12/26/2006 15:20,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 15:24,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 15:50
Property Value: $6000,  Property Loss: $600
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercury,  Model: Sabele Ls,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 72D C66 MA,  VIN No: 1MELM58SXTG653143
Location: Burke Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Canton, MA 02021,  ID: 21050,  Incident #: 3408,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/31/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 17:20,  Controlled Time: 12/31/2006 17:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 18:11
Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1575,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Indian Woods La, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Norwood, MA 02062,  ID: 21220,  Incident #: 60094,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 21:51,  Controlled Time: 01/07/2006 22:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 23:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Boliver St, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Norwood, MA 02062,  ID: 21220,  Incident #: 60305,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 18:16,  Controlled Time: 01/22/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 20:16
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Route 95, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Norwood, MA 02062,  ID: 21220,  Incident #: 61748,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 05/08/2006 02:50,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 02:59,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 03:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 03:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Unspecified, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Norwood, MA 02062,  ID: 21220,  Incident #: 62058,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 05/29/2006 10:19,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 10:31,  Controlled Time: 05/29/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 10:52
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Route 95 S, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Norwood, MA 02062,  ID: 21220,  Incident #: 63300,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 13:52,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 14:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 14:01
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Indian Wood Way, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Sharon, MA 02067,  ID: 21266,  Incident #: 43,  Station: HQ
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 21:44,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 21:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 00:59
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Ponkapoag Trail, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Sharon, MA 02067,  ID: 21266,  Incident #: 588,  Station: HQ
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: 04/19/2006 22:22,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 22:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 00:52
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Blue Hills Reservation, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Sharon, MA 02067,  ID: 21266,  Incident #: 653,  Station: HQ
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: 05/01/2006 13:25,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 13:50,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 17:50
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Indian Woods, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 89,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 21:46,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 21:55,  Controlled Time: 01/07/2006 23:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 23:59
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: York Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 1262,  Station: ST2,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 04/02/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 19:10,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 23:33
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: Ledgewood Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 1270,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
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: 04/03/2006 09:40,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 09:50,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 09:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 15:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 1572,  Station: ST2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 11:56,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 12:01,  Controlled Time: 04/23/2006 12:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 12:14
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 2032,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 15:22,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 15:51
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sassamon Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Stoughton, MA 02072,  ID: 21285,  Incident #: 4196,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 12:01,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 14:30
Action taken: Fill in, move up to another fire station.
Location: Rt 93 North, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Westwood, MA 02090,  ID: 21335,  Incident #: 601110,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 03/08/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 17:56,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 18:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 18:22
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Rondolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Westwood, MA 02090,  ID: 21335,  Incident #: 601529,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 04/02/2006 20:42,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 20:56,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 23:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 23:37
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Draper La, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Westwood, MA 02090,  ID: 21335,  Incident #: 604687,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 12:06,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 12:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 14:11
Action taken: Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Location: Draper Lane, Canton, MA 02021
Fire Department: Onset, MA 02558,  ID: 23993,  Incident #: 61339,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 12:28,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 13:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 23:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.

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