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Carthage: Fire Incidents in 2006, Texas (TX)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 134
  • Hazardous Condition: 16
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 4

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

Incident types - Carthage

Incident types - Texas

Location: Cr 114, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 241,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 14:28,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 14:35,  Controlled Time: 01/01/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 14:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 242
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 12:36,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 12:43,  Controlled Time: 01/02/2006 12:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 12:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 1103, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 243
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 07:10,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 07:17,  Controlled Time: 01/03/2006 07:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 07:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Fm 1970 @ Cr 119, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 245
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 14:40,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 14:50,  Controlled Time: 01/05/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 15:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cr 235, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 254
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 12:42,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 12:47,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 13:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cr 235, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 255
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 22:48,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 22:53,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 23:04
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 106, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 260
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 11:15,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 11:20,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 11:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 11:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 106, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 262
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 16:26,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 16:32,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 16:43
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 265
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 13:46,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 13:47,  Controlled Time: 02/12/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 14:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 189, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 267
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 02:51,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 03:08,  Controlled Time: 02/19/2006 03:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 04:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 1 Significant
Location: Cr 188, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 268
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/21/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 23:06,  Controlled Time: 02/21/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 23:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  License Plate: 69Y-FS1 TX
Location: Cr 153, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 275
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 00:06,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 00:16,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 00:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 00:33
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 276
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 12:17,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 15:33
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 30
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 277
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/06/2006 07:42,  Arrival Time: 03/06/2006 07:48,  Controlled Time: 03/06/2006 07:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/06/2006 07:52
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.3
Location: Hwy 79 S, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 282
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 15:06,  Controlled Time: 03/24/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 15:23
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 1532, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 286
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: 03/27/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 12:35,  Controlled Time: 03/27/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 13:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 20
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 290
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: 04/08/2006 20:09,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 20:21,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 22:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 22:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 120, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 291
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 13:09,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 13:22,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 14:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 14:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 152, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 296
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 23:00,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 00:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 00:26
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 70,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy, 1 Extreme
Location: Cr 280, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 302
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: 05/22/2006 15:06,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 15:17,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 16:52
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 307,  Station: 2
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: 06/11/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 13:05,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 13:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 110, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 312,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 21:30,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 21:33,  Controlled Time: 07/03/2006 22:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 22:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Location: Cr 108, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 317,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 13:30,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 14:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 1104, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 324,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 13:03,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 13:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 13:23
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Hwy 79 South, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 327,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 08:49,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 08:52,  Controlled Time: 08/19/2006 09:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 09:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 10,  Width: 10,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 329,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 19:40,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 19:44,  Controlled Time: 08/22/2006 19:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 19:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 330,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 17:23,  Controlled Time: 08/22/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 18:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Hwy 315, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 331,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 17:23,  Controlled Time: 08/22/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 18:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Location: Unspecified, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 339,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/05/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 09/05/2006 17:28,  Controlled Time: 09/05/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/05/2006 17:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.2
Location: State Hwy 315, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 343,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 15:49,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 15:57,  Controlled Time: 10/03/2006 16:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 16:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Pr 5525, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 347,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 10:56,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 11:09,  Controlled Time: 10/13/2006 11:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 11:38
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 108, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 360
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: 11/21/2006 12:32,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 12:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 13:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford
Location: Hwy 79 South, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 361,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/22/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 11/22/2006 13:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/22/2006 13:25
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Cr 114, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 364,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 13:32,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 13:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 14:01
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 1.5
Location: Cr 157, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 370,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/05/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 12/05/2006 16:35,  Controlled Time: 12/05/2006 17:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/05/2006 17:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Cr 152, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 372,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 13:42,  Controlled Time: 12/14/2006 14:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 14:26
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Cr 108, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Clayton FD, TX ,  ID: SX201,  Incident #: 376,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 14:33,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 14:36,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 14:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: C. R. 107-1 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0001
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 19:33,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 19:40,  Controlled Time: 01/01/2006 19:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 20:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: C. R. 277 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0002
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 14:28,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 14:34,  Controlled Time: 01/03/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 14:57
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Kellogg Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0003
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: 01/04/2006 10:52,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 11:02
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Arc, spark from operating equipment)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler,  Year: 1985,  License Plate: M24JXJ TX,  VIN No: 1C3BF66P1FX538953
Location: Brownwood Circle, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0005
Incident Type: Fire in a motor home, camper, or recreational vehicle when used as a structure. Includes motor homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 16:46,  Controlled Time: 01/04/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 17:10
Property Loss: $2000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Other Make,  Year: 1978,  License Plate: 822K5C TN,  VIN No: 78271349
Location: hayden Street, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0006
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 17:44,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 17:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 17:53
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: cr 303-1, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0007
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 14:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 14:30
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: cook Street, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0008
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 17:14,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 17:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 18:06
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: us 79 S, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0010
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: 01/17/2006 08:24,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 08:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 08:28
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Backfire from internal combustion engine,  Item First Ignited: Christmas tree
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler,  Model: 4-Door,  Year: 1985,  License Plate: F53JCW TX,  VIN No: 1CBBC56D4FF264467
Location: cr 4053, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0011
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 16:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 16:35
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: cr 222, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0012
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 19:24
Contents Loss: $1000
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1120,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: cr 122, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0013
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 03:50,  Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 04:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 04:42
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $5000
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: cottage rd Road, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0017
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 14:54,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 14:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 15:12
Contents Loss: $500
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 40000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: 59 south, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0018
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 15:28,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 15:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 16:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 59 south, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0019
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 17:07,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 17:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 17:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: timberlane, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0020
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 15:25,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 15:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 15:48
Property Value: $100,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $40,  Contents Loss: $40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Location: fm 2517, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0021
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 16:44,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 16:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 17:06
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Year: 1986,  License Plate: 75FVM3 TX,  VIN No: 1GTDC14H9GS500932
Location: cr 302, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0023
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 12:41,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 12:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 12:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: cr 106, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0024
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 16:36,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 16:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 16:58
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Location: holly, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0025
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 21:14,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 21:35
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: panola, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0026
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 18:38,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 18:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 18:59
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 60000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: 59 north, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0027
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 11:20,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 11:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 11:41
Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: NK1,  Year: 2003,  License Plate: 796IXR AR,  VIN No: 1GTEK14T33Z143213
Location: van zandt, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0028
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 16:29,  Controlled Time: 02/12/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 17:35
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Value: $21000,  Contents Loss: $18000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1350,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: hwy 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0029
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 13:16,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 13:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 13:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: cr 189, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0031
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 03:11,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 03:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 03:47
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1650,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: C.R. 224 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0033
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/23/2006 12:19,  Arrival Time: 02/23/2006 12:40,  Controlled Time: 02/23/2006 12:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/23/2006 13:13
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $4000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: F M 2517 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0036
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 11:35,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 11:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 11:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: C.R. 155 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0037
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 15:27,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 15:37,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 15:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Cutting, welding too close to combustible
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Fm 2517 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0038
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 14:28,  Controlled Time: 02/28/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 14:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0039
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 15:50
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: C.R. 492 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0040
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/06/2006 13:19,  Arrival Time: 03/06/2006 13:23,  Controlled Time: 03/06/2006 13:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/06/2006 13:31
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: C.R. 104-1 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0041
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/08/2006 22:31,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 22:37,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 22:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 22:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: market, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0042
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 02:48,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 02:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 02:59
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: 59, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0043
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 10:58,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 11:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 12:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: hwy 315, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0044
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 12:18,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 12:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 12:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: cr 104, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0046
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 03/16/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 18:23
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: cr 207, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0047
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: 03/17/2006 10:50,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 11:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: pr 8055, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0048
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 03/18/2006 11:44,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 12:15
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 other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 80,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: lynwood, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0049
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 03/20/2006 22:34,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 22:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 23:25
Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Equipment Involved: Heat lamp,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 10,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: cr 403, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0052
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 11:12,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 11:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 11:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: cr 303, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0053
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 19:13,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 19:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 19:28
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: north adams, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0054
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 20:37,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 21:20
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: hwy 59 north, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0056
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 00:10,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 00:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 00:38
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  License Plate: 8RJG69 TX
Location: north live oak, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0057
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 01:23,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 01:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 01:36
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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: Unintentional (Equipment used for not intended purpose)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: n st mary, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0059
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 15:47,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 15:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 15:56
Contents Loss: $100
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: s adams #18, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0062
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 17:49,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 17:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 18:20
Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Loss: $2000
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Manual control failure)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 900,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: cr 302, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0063
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 19:29,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 19:48
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: st hwy 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0064
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 22:59,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 23:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 00:41
Property Value: $12000,  Property Loss: $12000,  Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $3000
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1, (Delayed reporting of fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0066
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 15:40,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 15:56
Property Loss: $250
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: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Year: 1979,  License Plate: V1X363 TX
Location: loop 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0067
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: 04/27/2006 02:15,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 02:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 03:51
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: cr 105, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0068
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: 04/29/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 18:18
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 59n, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0071
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: 04/30/2006 18:44,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 18:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 18:59
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: n st mary, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0073
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: 05/10/2006 09:20,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 09:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 09:25
Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  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: Dodge,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: F1B828 TX
Location: s shelby, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0075
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 12:58,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 13:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 13:47
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances
Area of Origin: Machinery room or area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 3000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: cr 206, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0076
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 04:28,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 04:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 05:15
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: cr 206, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0077
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 07:16,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 07:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 08:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: ballpark rd, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0078
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 15:38,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 15:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 15:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 59 n, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0079
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 12:31,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 12:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 13:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: cottage rd, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0082
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 09:34,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 09:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 10:14
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: cr 202, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0084
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 22:58,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 23:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 23:26
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: lasalle pkw, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0085
Incident Type: Commercial compactor fire, confined to contents of compactor. Excluded are home trash compactors.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 06:07,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 06:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 06:28
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Automatic control failure)
Location: fm 699, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0086
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: 06/02/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 15:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 15:45
Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  License Plate: F84SHH TX
Location: n loop, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0088
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: 06/13/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 18:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 18:14
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 79 n, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0090
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 13:50,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 14:56
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Flammable liquid, not gasoline
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: university, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0095
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 21:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 21:58
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: cr 208, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0097
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: 07/04/2006 20:18,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 20:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 20:31
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: cr 208, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0098
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: 07/04/2006 22:18,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: cr201, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0101
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 04:49,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 04:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 05:34
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $2000
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Combustible storage > 12 feet
Equipment Involved: Heat treating equipment,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 5 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 350000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Dry pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Operated and NOT Effective,  Sprinklers Operating: 20,  Failure Reason: Agent discharged, but did not reach the fire
Location: cr206, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0102
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 14:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 14:53
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: heenan, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0103
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: 07/08/2006 14:56,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 15:11
Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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 (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: X72VNC TX
Location: s adams, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0104
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: 07/10/2006 15:10,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 15:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 15:23
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: forshyte, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0105
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: 07/12/2006 07:35,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 07:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 07:53
Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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: Failure of equipment or heat source (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Chevrolet,  Year: 1985,  License Plate: ZW3670 TX
Location: mlk, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 107-06
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 19:37,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 19:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: mlk, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0107
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 19:37,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 19:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: loop, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0108
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: 07/18/2006 16:53,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 16:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 17:07
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: loop 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0110
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: 07/21/2006 13:25,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 13:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 13:32
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: hwy 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0111
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: 07/24/2006 14:12,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 14:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 14:38
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: n liveoak, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0112
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: 07/25/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 14:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 14:40
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: pr 809, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0113
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: 07/25/2006 14:49,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 14:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 15:15
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: e neal, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0114
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: 08/02/2006 03:38,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 03:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 04:07
Property Loss: $500
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.
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: Failure of equipment or heat source (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Year: 1981,  License Plate: 69JZJ4 TX
Location: s market, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0115
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: 08/08/2006 09:45,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 09:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 09:54
Property Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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 (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  License Plate: X25BHR TX
Location: loop 59, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 117-06
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: 08/09/2006 06:16,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 06:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 07:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: loop 59, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0117
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: 08/09/2006 06:16,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 06:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 07:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: n st mary, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0119
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 15:33,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 15:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 16:41
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: fm 2517, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0120
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 19:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 20:39
Contents Loss: $1500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 2517, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0121
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: 08/15/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 14:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 14:45
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: loop 149, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0123
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: 08/21/2006 01:45,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 01:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 02:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: w sabine, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0125
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: 08/25/2006 23:48,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 23:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 23:57
Property Loss: $2000
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: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Nissan,  Year: 1990,  License Plate: B26WBN TX
Location: w hayden, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0128
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/28/2006 05:53,  Arrival Time: 08/28/2006 05:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/28/2006 06:08
Property Loss: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 59 n, carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0129
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: 08/29/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 16:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 16:15
Contents Loss: $500
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.
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: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: V24JPW TX
Location: C.R. 407 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0130
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/30/2006 13:07,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 14:25
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $25000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1650,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: C.R. 407 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0131
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/31/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 12:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 12:41
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Being demolished,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1450,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Texas 315 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0134
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: 08/31/2006 16:56,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 17:05
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: Unintentional (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Mack,  License Plate: 2C7587 TX
Location: C.R. 1104 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0136
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 23:51,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 23:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 01:15
Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Loss: $6000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Duke Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0137
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 06:18,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 06:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 06:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Daniels Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0139
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 13:41,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 13:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 13:58
Actions taken:
  • Control crowd. Includes restricting pedestrian access to an area. Excludes control of vehicles.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Texas Hwy 315, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0140
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 09:50,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 09:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 10:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Location: C.R. 421, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0141
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 15:28,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 15:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 15:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: C.R. 408-3 Road, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0142
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 16:27,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 16:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 17:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: C.R. 303-2, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0144
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 18:28,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 18:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 19:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: C.R. 303-2, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0145
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 23:33,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 23:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 23:58
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: Graves Drive, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0147
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 17:25
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Texas Hwy 315 Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0149
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: 10/02/2006 09:02,  Arrival Time: 10/02/2006 09:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/02/2006 09:19
Property Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment not being operated properly)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Sterling,  Year: 2004,  License Plate: 2JE822 OK
Location: Maple Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0151
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 22:52,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 22:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 23:21
Property Loss: $2000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: C.R. 303, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0153
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 16:35
Property Loss: $15000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Other Make
Location: Panola Stre, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0157
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 19:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 19:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: C.R. 231, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0162
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/27/2006 13:17,  Arrival Time: 10/27/2006 13:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/27/2006 13:55
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: U.South 59 North Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0164
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: 10/30/2006 16:52,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 16:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 17:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Shelby Stre, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0166
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/12/2006 11:13,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 11:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 11:22
Property Loss: $200
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Hwy 149 Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0168
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 12:00,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 12:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 12:22
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Sabine Stre, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0169
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 20:46,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 20:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 21:10
Contents Loss: $200
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Tulsa Stre, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0170
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/22/2006 05:31,  Arrival Time: 11/22/2006 05:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/22/2006 05:50
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $100
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Loop 59 Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0174
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 03:09,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 03:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 03:55
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 10000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Sabine Stre, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0175
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: 11/26/2006 19:56,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 19:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 20:12
Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Loss: $500
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: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Year: 1977,  License Plate: D67JCP TX
Location: U.South 59 North Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0177
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: 12/02/2006 09:14,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 09:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 09:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Other Make,  License Plate: T437348 TN
Location: Loop 59 Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0180
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 16:50,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 16:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 17:02
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: M.L.King Blvd Boulevard, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0181
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 09:33,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 09:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 10:46
Property Loss: $7500,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Assembly area - less than 100 persons,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 10000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: U.South 79 North Highway, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0183
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 16:22,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 16:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Live Oak Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Fire Department: Carthage VFD, 321 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633,  Phone: (903) 693-5282,  Fax: (903) 693-2474,  ID: SX302,  Incident #: 6-0185
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/30/2006 00:11,  Arrival Time: 12/30/2006 00:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/30/2006 00:30
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $400
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.

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