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Caribou: Fire Incidents in 2006, Maine (ME)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 32
  • Hazardous Condition: 10
  • Good Intent Call: 5

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

Incident types - Caribou

Incident types - Maine

Location: Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 14,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 19:13,  Controlled Time: 01/20/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 19:47
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 16,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 10:36,  Controlled Time: 01/26/2006 11:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 11:07
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Vincent Way, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 19,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 10:25,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 10:33,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 10:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 10:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fort Fairfield Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 21,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 11:44,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 11:53,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 14:20
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $19400,  Property Loss: $19400,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Curtains, drapes
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 780,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 30,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Minor
Location: Fort Fairfield Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 22,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 14:10,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 14:20,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 15:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 15:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Marshall Avenue, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 24,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 09:38,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 09:43,  Controlled Time: 02/16/2006 10:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 10:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Lyndon Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 17:20,  Controlled Time: 02/28/2006 18:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 18:30
Property Value: $49900,  Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 864,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Fort Fairfield Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 32,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 02:55,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 03:05,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 07:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 08:20
Property Value: $30700,  Property Loss: $30700,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1250,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 35,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 18:51,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 19:01,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 19:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 19:23
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 36,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 19:24,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 19:33,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 20:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 20:09
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Service facilities, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 38,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 13:03,  Controlled Time: 03/15/2006 13:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 13:13
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 40,  Station: 1,  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: 03/23/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 14:27,  Controlled Time: 03/23/2006 14:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 14:44
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicle parts, not including tires
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: Pick-Up,  Year: 1997
Location: Fontaine Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 42,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 12:25,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 17:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 17:45
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 44,  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: 04/12/2006 18:01,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 18:04,  Controlled Time: 04/12/2006 18:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 18:10
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Skyway Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 00:01,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 00:07,  Controlled Time: 04/23/2006 00:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 00:27
Action taken: Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 54,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 12:38,  Controlled Time: 04/23/2006 13:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 13:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Equipment or service area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: Grimes Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 14:10,  Controlled Time: 04/24/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 16:35
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Kittinger Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 59,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 15:23,  Controlled Time: 04/30/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 15:51
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 19:30,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 19:35,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 19:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 19:47
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Access Highway, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 62,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 17:41,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 17:50,  Controlled Time: 05/10/2006 19:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 19:16
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: New Sweden Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 64,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 14:54,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 15:00,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 15:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 15:18
Property Value: $12075,  Property Loss: $12075
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Backfire from internal combustion engine,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Home, garden vehicle,  Make: Other Make,  Model: JD - T395,  Year: 1996
Location: McGraw Siding Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 70,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 22:45,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 22:58,  Controlled Time: 06/17/2006 23:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 23:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 78,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 20:22,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 20:25,  Controlled Time: 07/03/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 20:44
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 80,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 13:09,  Controlled Time: 07/08/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 13:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Bennett Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 84,  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: 07/20/2006 15:41,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 15:44,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 15:52
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Access Highway, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 86,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 09:47,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 09:54,  Controlled Time: 07/30/2006 10:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 10:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Switchgear area, transformer vault,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 87,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 18:26,  Controlled Time: 07/30/2006 18:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 19:08
Action taken: Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 88,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 21:05,  Controlled Time: 08/05/2006 21:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 21:21
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Paris Snow Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 91,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/15/2006 16:34,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 16:40,  Controlled Time: 08/15/2006 16:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 17:10
Contents Loss: $2000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Bernadette Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 92,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 08/18/2006 12:58,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 13:01,  Controlled Time: 08/18/2006 13:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 13:15
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Washburn Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 101,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
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: 10/08/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 11:51,  Controlled Time: 10/08/2006 12:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 12:15
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
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 (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: SUV,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 2265 HZ ME
Location: Bowles Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 102,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 07:40,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 07:46,  Controlled Time: 10/10/2006 08:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 08:11
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Tracy Lane, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 103,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 18:56,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 19:02,  Controlled Time: 10/16/2006 22:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 22:36
Property Value: $16500,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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: Cause under investigation
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 396,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Grove Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 105,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/24/2006 04:32,  Arrival Time: 10/24/2006 04:36,  Controlled Time: 10/24/2006 04:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/24/2006 04:52
Contents Value: $600,  Contents Loss: $200
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Furniture
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 480
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 109,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 14:15,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 14:22,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 17:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Structural area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 3 Above,  Square Feet: 4800,  Stories with Damage: 3 Extreme
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 110,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 18:29,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 18:35,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 18:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 19:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 111,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 11/07/2006 07:50,  Arrival Time: 11/07/2006 08:00,  Controlled Time: 11/07/2006 08:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/07/2006 08:45
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 114,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 16:50,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 16:56,  Controlled Time: 11/15/2006 17:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 17:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 116,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 20:53,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 20:59,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 21:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 21:20
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Access Highway Lot 14 , Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 119,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/16/2006 07:14,  Arrival Time: 12/16/2006 07:20,  Controlled Time: 12/16/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/16/2006 07:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  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: 840
Location: Skyway Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 120,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/18/2006 20:58,  Arrival Time: 12/18/2006 21:03,  Controlled Time: 12/18/2006 21:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/18/2006 21:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Powers Road #28 , Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 123,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 19:11,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 19:24,  Controlled Time: 12/21/2006 19:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 19:36
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: West Gate Road #48 , Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 125,  Station: 1,  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: 12/24/2006 23:18,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 23:27,  Controlled Time: 12/25/2006 00:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/25/2006 01:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Volkswagen,  Model: Golf GL,  Year: 1987
Location: Spruce Ridge Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Caribou Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B1670,  Incident #: 126,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/28/2006 21:12,  Arrival Time: 12/28/2006 21:20,  Controlled Time: 12/28/2006 21:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/28/2006 21:32
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances, electronics, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1080
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Limestone Fire Department, 155 Main, Limestone, ME 04750,  Phone: (207) 325-4703,  ID: B3050,  Incident #: 104,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 14:32,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 16:00
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: 25 High Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Presque Isle Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B4100,  Incident #: 51,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 03:10,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 03:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 05:25
Action taken: Fill-in, standby, other.
Location: Madawaska Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Fire Department: Washburn Fire Department, ME ,  ID: B4970,  Incident #: 57
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 15:40
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.

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