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Caspian: Fire Incidents in 2006, Michigan (MI)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 12
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Caspian

Incident types - Michigan

Location: Berkshire Street, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234027
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 17:49,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 06:44
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Entrance way, lobby,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Possibly mentally disabled
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Baltic Street, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234028
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 15:52,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 15:55,  Controlled Time: 05/21/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 16:45
Actions taken:
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Cr 424, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234029
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: 06/27/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 06/27/2006 14:35,  Controlled Time: 06/27/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/27/2006 15:30
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Mack,  Year: 1998,  VIN No: 0B5980
Location: Brady Avenue, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234030
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: 06/28/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 16:05,  Controlled Time: 06/28/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 17:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment
Total Acres Burned: 12
Location: Berkshire, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234031
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 23:30,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 23:35,  Controlled Time: 07/14/2006 00:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 00:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Berkshire Avenue, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234032
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 02:15,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 02:20,  Controlled Time: 07/14/2006 07:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 07:00
Property Value: $35000,  Property Loss: $35000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 24,  Width: 32,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Caspian Avenue, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234033
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 22:25,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 22:28,  Controlled Time: 07/27/2006 22:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 22:50
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Axel Driv, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1243034
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 14:35,  Controlled Time: 07/31/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 18:00
Property Value: $2800,  Property Loss: $2800
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Discarded material, other
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Packing, wrapping material
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Cutting, welding too close to combustible
Location: Brady Avenue, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1243035
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 22:45,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 22:50,  Controlled Time: 08/25/2006 02:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 02:35
Property Value: $1900000,  Property Loss: $72538,  Contents Value: $1100000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide air supply.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Arc, spark from operating equipment)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 40000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Heat,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Berkshire Street, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234036
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 22:55,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 23:00,  Controlled Time: 09/26/2006 01:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 01:30
Property Value: $41000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $18000,  Contents Loss: $6000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 24,  Width: 32
Location: Baltic Stre, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234038
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/31/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 10/31/2006 15:03,  Controlled Time: 10/31/2006 16:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/31/2006 16:03
Contents Value: $26000,  Contents Loss: $10240
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Location: Verona Street, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234039
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 11:35,  Controlled Time: 11/19/2006 01:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 01:30
Property Value: $5500,  Property Loss: $5500,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Storage area, other
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 24,  Width: 24
Location: 600 Brule Street, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234041
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 04:58,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 05:00,  Controlled Time: 12/11/2006 06:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 10:30
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $6500,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $1200
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 30,  Width: 36,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Hwy 424 Road, Caspian, MI 49915
Fire Department: Caspian-Gaastra VFD, MI ,  ID: 03608,  Incident #: 1234042
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 06:20,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 06:25,  Controlled Time: 12/13/2006 07:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 07:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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