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Castroville: Fire Incidents in 2006, Texas (TX)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 33
  • Hazardous Condition: 15
  • Service Call: 18
  • Good Intent Call: 4

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

Incident types - Castroville

Incident types - Texas

Location: Fm 471, Castroville, TX 78066
Fire Department: Mico VFD, 7121 Cr 271, Mico, TX 78056,  Phone: (830) 751-2658,  Fax: (830) 751-2432,  ID: RS206,  Incident #: 32
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: 05/24/2006 16:16,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 16:45
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Cr 4516, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 2
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 18:24,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 19:04
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Cr 572, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 4
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 17:55,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 18:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 5
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 18:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 19:00
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 6
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: 01/14/2006 15:26,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 17:06
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
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: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 7
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 11:05,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 11:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 11:40
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 8
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 11:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 11:58
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 14
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 21:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 23:20
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Cr 4614, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 22
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/06/2006 09:22,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 09:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 13:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 60,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Cr 4614, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 22
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: 02/06/2006 09:22,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 09:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 13:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Exposure fire)
Location: Cr 4614, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 23
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/06/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 17:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cr 5781, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 28
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 12:50,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 13:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 13:05
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: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Unspecified, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 29
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 13:05,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 21:56
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Fm 1343, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 33
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 16:05,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 16:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cr 5731, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 34
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 19:18
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cr 4639, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 35
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 02:50,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 03:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 04:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 28,  Width: 80,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 44
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 07:24,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 08:44
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mazda,  Model: 626,  Year: 1997
Location: Pr 4714, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 48
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 16:42,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 16:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 18:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Cr 4516, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 52
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 10:03,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 10:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 23:10
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 53
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 08:48,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 09:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 09:25
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Cr 480, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 54
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 15:20,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 15:45
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Cr 5604, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 56
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 18:56
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Cr 5733, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 60
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 19:03,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 19:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 19:38
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Location: Meadow Drive 4 , Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 72
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 18:50,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 18:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 19:50
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: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Fan,  Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC,  Model: J N322003AD,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Fm 471, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 73
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: 04/14/2006 16:02,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 18:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Florence, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 81
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 15:10,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 15:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 15:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Pr 3733, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 82
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 19:17
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Cr 5738, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 87
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/04/2006 10:26,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 11:05
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fm 471, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 89
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 09:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 09:45
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Cr 5604, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 90
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 09:05,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 09:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 10:18
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Unspecified, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 92
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 01:40,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 01:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 02:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: NEON,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: 24F-MOH TX
Location: Cr 2615, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 94
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 08:00,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 08:55
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Cr 5781, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 95
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 20:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 21:03
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Unspecified, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 98
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 15:43,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 15:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 16:42
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 100
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 15:33,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 16:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Cr 474, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 101
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: 05/24/2006 16:05,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 18:03
Civilian Injuries: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 25
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 45,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Severe,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: Not in area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Upper extremities,  Specific Location: Open area - outside,  Factors Contributing: Fire pattern, other
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 104
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 16:41,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 16:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 17:25
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Cr 4516, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 105
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 17:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 18:31
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Cr 4770, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 106
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 16:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Cr 466, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 112
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 10:38,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 10:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 11:14
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Cr 5605, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 115
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 12:43,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 13:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 15:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 116
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 18:32,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 18:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 19:20
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Fm 471 N., Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 120
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 14:48,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 14:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 16:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Fiorella, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 122
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 09:57,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 10:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 10:45
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: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Improper container or storage)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Cr 4516, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 125
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/13/2006 20:55
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Cr 5602, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 127
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 18:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 19:00
Actions taken:
  • Provide information to the public or media.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Cr 4642, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 128
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 20:53,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 21:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 21:30
Action taken: Provide information to the public or media.
Location: River Valley, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 131
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 20:15,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 20:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 20:30
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Fm 1343, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 146
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 12:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 12:44
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Pr 4619, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 148
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/19/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 09/19/2006 14:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/19/2006 15:00
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Cr 5735, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 149
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 06:35,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 06:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 14:19
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide air supply.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
  • Ceiling collapse
  • Attic undivided
  • Wood truss construction
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 32,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 152
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 14:00
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 155
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: 09/24/2006 15:01,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 15:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-350,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 9CR J32 TX
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 158
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: 09/28/2006 16:45,  Arrival Time: 09/28/2006 16:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/28/2006 17:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mazda,  Model: 626,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: R90-MHW TX,  VIN No: 1YVGE22C7R5207739
Location: Cr 4770, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 161
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: 10/10/2006 19:18,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 19:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 19:45
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Fm 471, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 167
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 09:04,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 09:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 10:37
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Cr 4614, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 179
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/01/2006 18:30,  Arrival Time: 11/01/2006 18:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/01/2006 19:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 180
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: 11/04/2006 16:07,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 16:34
Action taken: Provide information to the public or media.
Location: Paris, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 181
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 02:20,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 02:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 02:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Naples 206 , Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 185
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 09:40,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 09:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 10:18
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • 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: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Age was a factor
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 110,  Width: 33,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Mexico, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 188
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: 11/18/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 16:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 16:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  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: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F350 POWERSTROKE,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: 8XMR48 TX,  VIN No: 1FTJW35F5TEA59005
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 189
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 16:50,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 16:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 17:08
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 192
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 10:02,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 10:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 10:40
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Washington, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 195
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 13:20,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 13:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 13:52
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 199
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 18:45
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 202
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 12/17/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 20:05
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Hwy 90, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Castroville VFD, TX 78009,  ID: RS401,  Incident #: 207
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/31/2006 13:56,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 14:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 16:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Heater, excluding catalytic and oil-filled heaters,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 65,  Width: 16,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Cr 5735 & Cr 5738, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Devine VFD, TX ,  ID: RS403,  Incident #: 2006136,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 07:55,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 08:41,  Controlled Time: 09/20/2006 11:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 11:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: 450 Cr 474, Castroville, TX 78809
Fire Department: Hondo VFD, hondo, TX 78861,  Phone: (830) 741-7177,  ID: RS504,  Incident #: 605-03
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: 05/24/2006 16:12,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 16:15,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 16:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 17:09
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 20, (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Cr 5735, Castroville, TX 78009
Fire Department: Hondo VFD, hondo, TX 78861,  Phone: (830) 741-7177,  ID: RS504,  Incident #: 906-07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 06:45,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 07:15,  Controlled Time: 09/20/2006 12:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 12:45
Property Value: $77000,  Property Loss: $77000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $70000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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